Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Holiday

Early Friday Finish

Medicash

Pension contribution

Social Events

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Job summary

The CFO HQ, Stratford-upon-Avon, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function and drive accurate monthly management reporting. You will oversee two Finance Assistants and collaborate with other business teams to support ambitious growth.

We expect a qualified accountant with experience as Finance Manager or similar, strong Excel skills, and a proactive attitude toward process improvements. Office based with regular hours and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent required.
• Experience as Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar.
• Strong Excel skills with advanced modelling ability.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day ownership of the finance department.
• Management accounts & reporting to leadership.
• Maintain balance sheet control and financial processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Post# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 22, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Stratford-upon-Avon* Posted 14 hours ago* £55,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Finance ManagerStratford Upon Avon£55,0008.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (Office Based)Benefits: 23 Days Holiday Rising with Length of Service, Early Friday Finish, Medicash (after successful probation), Pension contribution, Social Events, Discretionary Annual BonusFinance Manager required for a unique and fast-growing SME, with ambition and an exciting future.The role will suit those looking to be part of a fast paced, established and forward-thinking business with ambitious growth plans.The successful candidate will have experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar and hold relevant qualifications. This opportunity will suit those looking to add real value, play an influential role in the business and have freedom to make suggestions to process improvements. This role will grow and develop as the company grows and will suit someone who embraces change and growth.Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Finance Manager will oversee the day to day running of the finance department including 2 Finance Assistants and much collaboration with the wider business teams. You will ensure the business has accurate finance information and effective processes. You will ensure monthly management reporting and work closely with the business leaders.This role will suit those looking for genuine scope to help shape finance and beyond in an exciting stage of growth.The Finance Manager Role:Day-to-day ownership of the finance departmentResponsible for management accounts & reportingFinancial control – maintain strong balance sheet control and financial processesSupport cash flow & working capitalManage and develop the Finance AssistantsSupport budgeting & forecastingThe Finance Manager Required:Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentExperience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similarManagement accounting, month-end and balance sheet control experienceExcited about growth opportunities, process improvements and development opportunitiesStrong Excel skillsImprovement focussedLooking to add value and contribution to a growing SME