Finance Manager

Investigo; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Slough is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to take full ownership of finance operations. Responsibilities include managing financial activities, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing internal controls. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or CIMA qualified, proficient in Sage 200 Accounts and Microsoft Excel, and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA qualified, or degree-level qualification in Accountancy and Finance.
• Strong proficiency in Sage 200 Accounts and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance operation and provide leadership to a direct report.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounting close processes.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts.
• Maintain and oversee all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform financial variance analysis and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Degree-level qualification in Accountancy and Finance

Tools

Sage 200 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team and take full ownership of our finance operations. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial activities, overseeing monthly and annual reporting, and ensuring robust financial control across the business.

You will manage one direct report and work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance operation and provide leadership to a direct report.

• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounting close processes in line with deadlines.

• Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts.

• Maintain and oversee all balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.

• Perform financial variance analysis and provide actionable insights.

• Uphold and enhance internal financial controls, supporting external audits and liaising with auditors as required.

• Oversee day-to-day cash flow and working capital planning.

• Monitor and report on accounts receivable activities on a monthly basis.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate quarterly forecast updates.

• Stay updated on changes to financial regulations and legislation to ensure compliance.

Person Specification

• ACCA or CIMA qualified, or degree-level qualification in Accountancy and Finance.

• Strong proficiency in Sage 200 Accounts and Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable balancing hands-on transactional tasks with strategic financial responsibilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.