Finance Manager

Michael Page; West Malling; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager to own the core finance function, lead a team of five, and deliver accurate reporting, robust controls, and meaningful commercial insight.

The role spans financial management, business partnering and team leadership, offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to develop management experience.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Proven experience leading a Finance team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge incl. accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyse large datasets.
• Experience with VAT returns and liaising with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team of 5.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations with strong controls and compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and planning activities.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to drive performance and financial insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

VAT knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Finance Manager will take ownership of the core finance function, managing a team of finance professionals while ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and meaningful commercial insight. This role offers a broad remit across financial management, business partnering and team leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their management experience.

Client Details

This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially robust organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, project delivery, and future expansion.

Description

Finance Manager responsibilities include;

• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team of 5.
• Oversee the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Manage month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and wider financial planning activities.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve performance and provide meaningful financial analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Manage key external relationships, including auditors, HMRC, and other professional stakeholders.
• Support statutory reporting, year-end audit processes, and VAT compliance across multiple entities.

Profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience managing a Finance team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence analysing large volumes of financial data.
• Experience with VAT returns and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to build relationships across non-finance teams.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving efficiencies.

Job Offer

• Salary between £55,000 and £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.