Finance Manager

Hamilton Woods; Painswick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional business in England is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and lead the finance team. The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong management accounting skills. In this hybrid role, you will manage budgets, forecasts, and compliance while driving operational efficiency and strategic financial decisions. This position offers a unique chance to impact a high-performing organization, elevate your career, and engage in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership capability in a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and improve finance operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Excel expertise

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

COINS or similar ERP systems

Job description

Finance Manager

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 DOE

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)

Start: ASAP | Permanent, Full Time

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established regional business. You'll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function.

You'll lead weekly and monthly reporting processes, manage budgets and forecasts, and provide insight that drives regional performance. This role blends operational oversight with hands‑on finance work and is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions
• Lead the finance team, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning processes
• Manage monthly, half‑year, and year‑end reporting, liaising with external auditors
• Oversee cash management, working capital, and compliance with governance standards
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across the finance function
• Produce management reports and deliver clear financial commentary for stakeholders
• Support audits and joint venture reporting where applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for systems and reporting

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong management accounting experience in reporting, cash management, and forecasting
• Proven experience leading a finance team
• Excellent Excel and systems knowledge
• Strong analytical skills with commercial awareness
• Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Joint venture accounting experience
• Construction or housebuilding background
• Knowledge of VAT, DRC, CIS
• Familiarity with COINS or similar ERP systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing regional business, influence strategic financial decisions, and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll have ownership, lead a dedicated finance team, and be empowered to drive real impact.

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached.