Finance Manager

CitySprint Ltd; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Mental health support

Healthcare benefits

Family-friendly days

Death in service cover

Job summary

CitySprint is a UK-wide logistics business delivering same-day and time-critical services for customers who need things done right, first time. As Finance Manager, you will support the Financial Controller with day-to-day financial processes underpinning management accounts, financial statements and reporting.

You'll lead group reporting and ensure timely submissions for BFC, with involvement in budgeting, forecasting and period-end activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience producing timely financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of IFRS/FRS 102 and statutory accounts.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely preparation of financial and group reporting.
• Support preparation of statutory accounts in line with FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Oversee period-end activities and deliverables.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, budgets and financial models.
• Post journals and reconcile balance sheets.
• Analyse financial data and investigate variances.
• Ensure accurate submission of BFC reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Support the Financial Controller and finance team in achieving objectives.

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Redhill/ Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 to £51,000

Hours: 37.5 hours

Shifts: Monday to Friday.

Contract: 12 months maternity cover

What you’ll get at CitySprint

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free access to mental health support, including 1:1 therapy
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Extra family‑friendly days for key life moments, plus death in service cover

The role

As a Finance Manager, you will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day financial processes that underpin the production of management accounts, financial statements and reporting. You'll lead the management and submission of CitySprint Group reporting, ensure accurate and timely submissions for Business Financial Consolidation (BFC), and play a key role in period-end activities, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Why CitySprint

What we do matters — from everyday deliveries to time‑critical ones — and this role helps make sure it happens. You’ll see the impact of your work and know you’re playing a part in keeping things running when it counts.

Who we are

CitySprint is a UK‑wide logistics business delivering same‑day and time‑critical services for customers who need things done right, first time. We work at pace, rely on good judgement, and trust our people to take ownership.

We’re also part of DPD and the wider Geopost group, which gives us the backing, scale and stability of a leading international delivery network — while CitySprint remains very much its own business, with a distinct focus and pace.

It’s a busy, fast‑moving role where priorities can change quickly, and you’ll be trusted to stay organised, communicate clearly, and solve problems as they arise.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing timely preparation of financial and group reporting
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts in line with FRS 102 and IFRS requirements
• Managing period-end activities and associated deliverables
• Preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets and financial models
• Posting journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysing financial data and investigating variances and issues
• Ensuring accurate submission of Business Financial Consolidation (BFC) reporting
• Maintaining robust financial controls, systems and processes
• Liaising with internal and external auditors and tax advisers
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline financial processes
• Supporting the Financial Controller and wider finance team in achieving departmental objectives

What we’re looking for

• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Previous experience within a fast-paced finance environment
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong financial modelling capability
• Proven experience producing accurate and timely financial reporting
• High attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Experience reviewing, challenging and improving existing processes
• Knowledge of accounting, reporting, tax and VAT requirements
• A proactive, positive attitude with a desire to learn and develo

If you're a qualified finance professional looking to join a fast‑paced, growing business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check.