Finance Manager

Michael Page; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£50k

Permanent position

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager in Wheatley, UK to oversee the accounting and finance function, manage budgets, and provide solid financial insights to support business decisions. You will build annual budgets, oversee financial reporting, manage payroll with external accountants, monitor cash flow, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate records in Xero.

AAT qualification or ACCA/CIMA, experience in SME finance, strong analytical and leadership skills, and

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge and accounting principles.
• Experience running a finance function in an SME.
• Qualified or part-qualified with ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in budgets and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build the budget for the coming financial year and report actual performance against it
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide detailed analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Manage the monthly payroll process, liaising with external accountants who run payroll.
• Monitor cash flow and forecast financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Own and maintain accurate, reliable financial records in Xero
• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and banks

Skills

Financial regulations knowledge

Finance function leadership

Analytical skills

Communication & leadership

Xero proficiency

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA qualified or by experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

As a Finance Manager, you'll oversee financial operations and ensure the smooth running of the accounting and finance department. Your role will involve managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and supporting business decisions with accurate financial insights.

Client Details

This role offers opportunities to work in a busy and commercially focused environment.

Description

The Finance Managers responsibilities include:

• Build the budget for the coming financial year and report actual performance against it
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide detailed analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Manage the monthly payroll process, liaising with the external accountants who run payroll.
• Monitor cash flow and forecast financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Own and maintain accurate, reliable financial records in Xero
• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and banks

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Proven experience running a finance function in an SME, ideally sole-charge or close to it
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified ACCA / CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools e.g., Xero

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• A salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Standard benefits package.
• A permanent position in a growing company

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