Finance Manager

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swansea is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and contribute strategically to business growth. This mid-senior level role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for progression. The successful candidate will manage accounting, budgeting, and reporting while leading a finance team and collaborating across departments.

Benefits

Pension

Competitive salary and benefits package

Annual salary review

Attractive leave package

Free parking

Huge progression and development opportunities

Company profit sharing

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance management or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting and statutory accounts preparation.
• Experience with audit processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations including accounting and budgeting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for senior management.
• Supervise the finance team and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical accounting knowledge

Financial modeling

Education

Relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Financial software

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Finance Manager role at Virtual Bridges.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to advance your career within a dynamic and growing company? We are seeking a skilled Finance Manager to join a well-established, innovative organization based in Swansea. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead finance operations and contribute strategically to business growth in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
2. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and present findings to senior management.
3. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and statutory accounts preparation.
4. Manage audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
5. Identify financial risks and opportunities, proposing solutions to support business objectives.
6. Supervise and develop the finance team, including payroll, VAT, and HMRC compliance.
7. Collaborate with various departments to support financial decision-making and strategic planning.
8. Drive improvements in financial systems, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a finance management role or similar.
2. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing statutory accounts.
3. Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
4. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
6. Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
7. Experience with audit processes and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment.
• Pension.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual salary review.
• Attractive leave package.
• Free parking.
• Huge progression and development opportunities.
• Company profit sharing.
• The chance to make a significant impact within a well-established company.

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff for more information.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Banking