Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication business in Reading is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations. This role involves managing accounts payable/receivable, producing management accounts, and leading budgeting cycles. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with finance management experience, strong systems knowledge, and excellent attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in finance management.
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Finance management experience

Analytical skills

Strong systems knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group are delighted to be exclusively working with an award-winning communication business in Reading, Berkshire. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations. This hands‑on role oversees everything from invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations to budgeting, cashflow forecasting and preparation of management accounts.

You will be a key financial partner to senior leadership, providing accurate and timely insight to support strategic decision‑making. Working closely with an external Finance NED (2 days per month), you’ll also ensure robust financial controls are in place and support continued business growth.

This role will suit someone detail‑driven, confident, and commercially focused, who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Manage VAT submissions, tax compliance and financial governance.
• Review and support the drafting of commercial agreements with clients and suppliers.
• Partner with senior teams to support commercial decisions and performance.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services.
• Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user.
• Analytical, commercially minded and comfortable presenting insight to senior leaders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Full ownership of the finance function with strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting and processes for growth.
• Hybrid working model 4 days in-office, 1 remote.
• Competitive salary £45,000 £50,000 (dependent on experience).
• Supportive, creative and ambitious working environment.

If you're ready to drive financial excellence and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a dynamic communications agency, we’d love to hear from you.

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