Finance Manager

First Recruitment Services; Polegate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Polegate seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. The role involves leading a finance team, ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and strategic budgeting. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in finance management, strong accounting skills, and familiarity with FCA regulations. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior role within a dynamic business environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Additional leave

Bereavement leave

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with FCA regulations.
• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts, and board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial operations and leads the finance team.
• Ensures robust financial control and accurate reporting.
• Manages budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Handles cashflow and operational finance.

Skills

Finance Management

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Excel Proficiency

Team Management

Sage Accounting Software

Education

AAT Level 4

Progression towards CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

• Position: Finance Manager
• Salary: up to £50k
• Location: Polegate
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Benefits: Additional leave, bereavement leave, company events, health & wellbeing programme, company pension, life insurance, sick pay, on-site parking

My client has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to join its thriving business to take a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of its business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a team of five across finance and debt management, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and forward-looking financial insight to support strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role following the departure of their long-standing Finance Manager.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Financial Control & Month-End
• Regulatory & Compliance functions
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
• Cashflow & Operational Finance
• Management Information & Bonus Calculations
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of five

The skills and experience you’ll have include:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with FCA regulations (highly desirable)
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills
• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts, and board-level reporting
• Strong leadership abilities with team management experience
• AAT Level 4 qualified, with progression towards CIMA or ACCA desirable
• High integrity, attention to detail, and proactive approach

If you want the opportunity to shape the financial future of the business, lead a motivated and collaborative finance team and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment with autonomy and responsibility, please apply asap as interviews are to be held soon.

Company benefits: Additional leave, bereavement leave, company events, health & wellbeing programme, company pension, life insurance, sick pay, on-site parking

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.