Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald in Slough is seeking a Finance Manager on a £200-£250 per day umbrella contract. The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and oversees the full finance function, ensuring robust controls and accurate reporting across international operations.

The ideal candidate will manage monthly closes, budgets and forecasting, deliver commercial insight to senior leaders, and develop MI using Power BI, Cognos and other systems. Some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Ideally part qualified (ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) with manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function with robust controls and reporting.
• Manage monthly and annual close processes, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Prepare budgets, update forecasts and deliver meaningful analysis for planning.
• Partner with regional leadership to evaluate performance and inform decisions.
• Monitor liquidity, debtor/creditor balances and working capital.
• Review profitability and investigate variances for improvements.
• Manage US tax obligations and sales tax submissions (Avalara and others).
• Coordinate inventory counts and internal audits per policy.
• Develop MI and reporting using Power BI, Cognos and other systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen governance.
• Collaborate with UK and international group businesses for consistency.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Access

Education

ACCA or CIMA or equivalent (part qualified)

Job description

Finance Manager – £200 - £250 per day Umbrella – Slough (Hybrid)

About the Client

Our client is an established, internationally operating organisation with a strong global presence and a growing business across America.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for the financial operations.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening controls and providing commercial insight to senior leadership across the Americas and internationally.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing the full finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with US regulations.
• Managing monthly and annual financial close activities, including management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Preparing annual budgets, updating financial projections and delivering meaningful analysis to support business planning.
• Partnering with regional leadership and senior stakeholders to evaluate performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Monitoring liquidity, debtor and creditor balances, and working capital to maintain financial stability.
• Reviewing profitability and investigating variances to identify opportunities for improved commercial performance.
• Managing US tax obligations, including sales tax submissions through Avalara and other relevant statutory returns.
• Coordinating inventory counts and internal audit requirements in line with group accounting policies.
• Developing management information and reporting capabilities using Power BI, Cognos and other financial systems.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline financial procedures, enhance efficiency and strengthen governance.
• Working closely with UK-based colleagues and other international group businesses to ensure consistent financial practices.

About the Successful Applicant

Ideally part qualified (ACCA or CIMA or equivalent) QBE will be consider ideally with experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments. Strong financial management, analytical and systems skills are essential, with proficiency in Excel and preferably Power BI, SQL or Access. You will be commercially aware, self-motivated and confident engaging with senior stakeholders, with a collaborative approach and willingness to travel internationally when required.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join an established international organisation offering a welcoming, team-oriented culture where individual contribution is recognised and professional development is actively supported. The position provides considerable autonomy, direct exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to influence regional business performance. There is also genuine scope for long-term career progression within a wider global group.