Finance Manager

Connected Search Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and ensure the smooth operation of financial activities. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and team development alongside delivering accurate financial reports. Candidates should have a strong background in financial management and skills in Excel and Xero. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements that support a modern, people-centric culture.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 additional company-wide holidays

Birthday off

4% matched pension

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven background in financial management, including monthly management accounts.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and providing commercial insight.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance activity including SL, PL, expenses and general ledger bookkeeping.
• Manage customer invoicing, supplier payments and aged debtor/creditor control.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Lead weekly cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Manage year-end accounts preparation and support the external audit process.
• Line-manage and develop a Junior Finance Administrator.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial insight

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Xero

Education

Part-qualified, qualified, QBE or studying CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, while ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day finance activities.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will have genuine influence over systems, processes, controls and ongoing improvements across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day finance activity, including SL, PL, expenses and general ledger bookkeeping.
• Manage customer invoicing, supplier payments and aged debtor/creditor control.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Deliver improved management information for both the UK site and Group stakeholders.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets).
• Maintain strong cost control discipline across the business.

Cash Management

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Lead weekly cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Support Group cash calls and weekly cash sweep requirements.

Group Reporting & International Support

• Liaise with Group Finance teams for consolidated reporting, budgeting and submissions.
• Provide finance administration for the US sister company, including bookkeeping and transactional support.

Compliance, Controls & Year-End

• Strengthen financial systems, processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities for automation.
• Manage year-end accounts preparation and support the external audit process.
• Submit VAT returns and HMRC filings accurately and on time.
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding queries, investigations or compliance matters.
• Support statutory reporting, including P11Ds and PSA activity.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting cycle.
• Partner with department heads to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Monitor performance vs budget, highlighting risks, trends and opportunities.

People Management

• Line-manage and develop a Junior Finance Administrator.
• Support the development of a strong internal finance culture as the function grows.

About You

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven background in financial management, including monthly management accounts.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and providing commercial insight.
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with Xero, desirable.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified, qualified, QBE or studying CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent).

Compensation

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE

26 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus 2 additional company-wide holidays, and your birthday off

4% matched pension

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family leave

Joining this business means becoming part of a genuinely modern, people-centric tech consultancy led by inspiring, passionate business owners who care deeply about their people and the impact they make. You'll step into a scaling environment with ambitious growth plans, a culture built on trust, creativity and innovation, and the autonomy to shape the finance function in meaningful ways.