Finance Manager

entanet; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous holiday allowance & flexible/

Job summary

Entanet in Telford is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day finance operations, including month-end, management accounts prep, general ledger maintenance and audit support. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, robust financial controls and strong cash flow management.

You will manage a small finance team, drive automation, oversee accounts payable, budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with the FD to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience leading or supervising finance staff.
• Knowledge of financial controls, audit and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate Excel and financial systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Develop, monitor and improve financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Lead, coach and develop team members to achieve high performance.

Education

Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

Job description

Salary: £50,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

Work pattern

Office Based, Telford

About The Role

A broad and hands-on role, responsible for the day-to-day management of finance, including month end processes and management accounts prep, general ledger maintenance, cashflow, accounts payable and audit. Ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, robust cash flow management, and supporting efficient financial operations across the business through greater automation.

We are looking for a Finance Manager

Location: Telford

Salary: £50,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

Work pattern: Office Based, Telford

About The Role

A broad and hands-on role, responsible for the day-to-day management of finance, including month end processes and management accounts prep, general ledger maintenance, cashflow, accounts payable and audit. Ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, robust cash flow management, and supporting efficient financial operations across the business through greater automation.

Key Responsibilities

Outcomes

• Accurate and timely monthly reporting of financials and KPIs.
• Cleanly maintained General Ledger
• Reconciliation of all key supplier invoices to system/circuit data.
• Effective cash flow and working capital management.
• Supporting the FD to achieve improved profitability through financial analysis and cost control.
• Well-managed finance operations with efficient processes and controls with a strong focus on automation.

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Oversee and participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Develop, monitor and improve financial controls, policies and procedures.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee reconciliation of supplier bills to system records that identifies over billing to Entanet. Raise queries with suppliers where appropriate.
• Prepare/Submit weekly payment runs for approval by FD to ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Oversee processing of employee expenses.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support on annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and targets.
• Analyse variances and provide recommendations to management.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Automate and oversee bank reconciliation processes
• Update cash flow forecasting with actual performance and changes to future trends.
• Monitor working capital, including receivables and payables.
• Oversee banking relationships and payment processes.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Manage VAT, PSA and other tax submissions with support from FD/external advisers as required.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop team members to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
• Promote accountability throughout the finance team.
• Set clear goals, expectations and performance standards for the team.
• Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews and support career development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Manage resource planning, workload allocation and prioritisation.

About You

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience leading or supervising finance staff.
• Knowledge of financial controls, audit and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate Excel and financial systems expertise.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and team development capability.

It would be great if you have any of the following, but it's not essential:

• Experience within telecommunications, technology or wholesale services.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in a high growth/fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of wholesale telecom billing.
• Process automation and continuous improvement experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with and cross-functional collaboration.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.