Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Sheffield is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide strategic financial insight. This role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while developing a strong internal finance culture. Candidates should have a proven background in financial management with strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Xero is desirable. The position offers a salary range of £50,000 – £55,000 FTE and supports hybrid working arrangements along with generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

4% matched pension

Hybrid and 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.
• Experience with Xero is desirable.

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.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Xero

Education

Part-qualified, qualified, QBE or studying CIMA / ACCA

Job description

Connected Search Group is exclusively partnering with a leading Sheffield-based technology consultancy undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. With a reputation for delivering complex digital solutions, exceptional client experience and a genuinely progressive culture, this business is now looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and help shape the future of the function.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where finance is viewed as a strategic enabler, not just a back-office function. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering financial insight, driving operational improvements and building a robust finance environment that supports continued expansion across both the UK and US.

Our client is open to considering both full-time and part-time candidates (minimum 3 days per week), making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking genuine flexibility while still playing a pivotal role in a high-impact, scaling environment.

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.