Finance Manager

Osborne Appointments; Needingworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in St Ives, Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a 12 month contract. The role involves managing core finance operations and leading the transition from paper-based systems to digital. Ideal candidates will have strong finance experience, excellent communication skills, and be confident working independently. Flexible hours and a 4-day working week are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

4-day working week

Minimum 12 month contract with notice period

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of SME finance operations.
• Demonstrable experience of improving finance processes and implementing digital systems.
• High attention to detail and confidence working independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, standalone position.

Responsibilities

• Managing all core finance activities including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Reviewing and improving current finance processes and controls.
• Leading the transition to digital/cloud-based accounting.
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Producing timely financial reports and supporting budget/forecast activities.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Finance operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Sage

Tools

Sage

Job description

Role: Finance Manager (12 month contract)

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Monday Thursday Full time flexible hours

Salary: £40,000

Join a growing business on an exciting journey of transformation. We re looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day financial operations and lead the transition from a paper-based system to a digital finance function. This is a standalone role with no direct reports, ideal for someone confident working independently and keen to drive change over a 12-month contract period.

What s in it for you?

• Minimum 12 month contract with 3 month notice to end of contract given
• Flexible hours
• 4 day working week!

What will you be doing in the Finance Manager role?

• Managing all core finance activities including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
• Reviewing and improving current finance processes and controls
• Leading the transition from manual/paper-based systems to digital/cloud-based accounting
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors as required
• Producing timely financial reports and supporting budget/forecast activities
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

What we would like from you:

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role
• Strong working knowledge of SME finance operations
• Demonstrable experience of improving finance processes and implementing digital systems
• High attention to detail and confidence working independently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a hands-on, standalone position
• Experience with Sage

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