Finance Manager

ACCA Careers; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

Permanent position

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the accounting and finance function, manage budgets, produce financial reports, and provide insights to support business decisions in a busy SME environment.

The role also involves payroll liaison, cash flow forecasting, compliance, and maintaining accurate records in Xero, with collaboration across senior management and external auditors.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytics

Leadership

Xero

Communication

Education

AAT qualified / ACCA / CIMA (part-qualified)

Qualified 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.