Finance Manager

Vantage Recruitment; Shirley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in Solihull to oversee day-to-day finance operations and lead a small team. This role offers substantial autonomy and the chance to influence the financial direction of the company. Candidates should be qualified accountants with over 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role. The position comes with a competitive salary between £40k and £50k, along with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Significant autonomy in the role

Friendly and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a finance leadership role.
• Proven experience in a hands-on Finance Manager position.
• Ability to manage a team focused on quality and growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day finance operations.
• Lead and develop an internal finance team.
• Provide meaningful financial reports for decision-making.
• Maintain compliance and accuracy in bookkeeping.

Skills

Strong knowledge of transactional finance

Leadership and team management

Detail-focused and process-driven approach

Hands-on bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Manager Solihull, £40-50k, + excellent benefits

Join a growing, ambitious business where you won t just be a number, but a key driver of their financial success.

You will step into a high-visibility role, enjoying a great deal of autonomy to shape, refine, and lead our finance function

This is a unique opportunity for a Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, moving away from rigid corporate structures to a role where your expertise directly influences the company s trajectory.

• As the Finance Manager, you will act as the heartbeat of our transactional finance, ensuring robust controls while leading and developing a talented internal team.
• You will be as comfortable with hands‑on bookkeeping as they are with high‑level financial reporting and process improvement.
• Overseeing all day‑to‑day finance operations and ensure total compliance.
• Acting as the in‑house expert for bookkeeping and transactional finance, maintaining absolute accuracy.
• Providing meaningful reports and updates to support business decision‑making.
• Identifying and driving continuous improvements to existing financial systems and workflows.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a small, dedicated internal finance team.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for external advisors and stakeholders.

What we would like you to have as the Finance Manager:

• Professional Standing: You are a Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a hands‑on Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of transactional finance and a detail‑focused, process‑driven approach.
• Management Style: Experience managing a team with a focus on quality and professional growth.
• Personal Attributes: A self‑starter who takes total ownership and brings a positive, "can‑do" work ethic to the team.

What you can expect from the role:

• A chance to truly make the role your own with significant autonomy.
• A friendly, inclusive, and growing work environment in Solihull.
• Excellent benefits package and a salary tailored to your specific experience.

Interested? Apply now for a confidential call