Finance Manager

Arden Personnel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations during a transformative period. This role offers flexibility in hours and a competitive salary of £58-63k. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in financial management within a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience required.
• Ability to provide clear financial insights essential.
• Experience in managing detail while maintaining strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage payroll and pension administration.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong commercial acumen

Hands-on approach

Strong communication skills

Adaptable and proactive

Job description

About the Role

Full-Time or Part time 4 days a week

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established company during an exciting period of change. This role would make it ideally suited to an individual seeking a senior finance role on either a full time basis or a 4-day working week.

This is a hands-on role, reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for overseeing all financial aspects of the business. The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and deliver clear, insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations of the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Produce monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and board packs.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage payroll and pension administration for group employees.
• Oversee VAT returns and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Liaise with external advisors including auditors, tax advisors, and solicitors.
• Support the board with financial modelling and advice during asset disposals and restructuring.
• Ensure effective balance sheet control and cost management.
• Maintain company secretarial duties and statutory filings.

Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide clear financial insights.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage both detail and strategy.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence at board level.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a strategic, senior-level finance role without the pressure of a full FD remit.
• Flexibility - part-time hours or 4 days a week considered.
• Competitive salary package (£58-63k).
• Join a small, collaborative team at a pivotal stage of the business journey.

Why work for us?

A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren’t just words – they’re lived. We believe in clarity, empowerment, and positivity, and we champion peripheral thinking, consistency, and expertise. If you thrive in a business that values direction, recognition, and decisive action, you’ll feel right at home here.

Interested?

We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for more information.

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Call us on 01789 532220 Alcester or Redditch 01527 911700

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Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency with offices in Alcester, Warwickshire and Redditch, Worcestershire.

We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.

We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be good and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants.

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Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups.

We recruit in the following sectors: Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering and many others.