Finance Manager

Randstad Staffing; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Financial & Professional in the UK is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of an SME. The role partners with senior management to drive profitability, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard financial health.

You will develop policies, oversee reporting, cash flow, tax, and internal controls, while mentoring the finance team and delivering accurate forecasts and budgets. Experience with UK GAAP and ACCA/CIMA/ACA is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a financial management role, preferably within an SME.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial principles, accounting standards, taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex data for strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to drive growth and profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and statements to senior management and group stakeholders.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide insights for efficiency and performance.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity forecasting with treasury functions for optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee tax returns and regulatory filings in line with accounting standards with support from group functions.
• Act as primary contact for internal auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor the finance team to foster development, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
• Develop credit control policies to minimise bad debt and optimise cash collection.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager for a permanent position leading the financial operations of our client's business. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner across all financial aspects of the company, providing expert guidance to senior management to ensure sustained financial health and strict compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures designed to drive the company's growth and overall profitability.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and statements to senior management and group stakeholders.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide actionable insights for improving efficiency and performance.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity forecasting in collaboration with group treasury functions to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee the preparation of tax returns and regulatory filings, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards with support from specialist group functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal auditors, tax advisors, and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Provide mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a robust internal controls environment to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
• Develop credit control policies to minimise bad debt risk, reduce debtor days, and optimise cash collection efficiency.

Requirements

• A professional accounting qualification is essential (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• At least 3+ years of proven experience in a financial management role, ideally within an SME environment.
• Strong expertise in UK financial principles, accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex data to make strategic recommendations.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds.

Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

experience

• 3 years pqe plus

skills

cash flow forecasting,financial accounting,,tax,vat returns

qualifications

acca,cima,cipfa,icaew - aca,icaew- fca