Finance Manager

SRM Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Recruitment is seeking a Newly Qualified ACA to join a high-growth, private-equity-backed group in Kent. The role focuses on financial controls, reporting, and cross-border finance, with exposure to transformation initiatives.

Based on-site in Kent, the role supports NetSuite ERP implementation and financial integration for acquisitions, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA transitioning from practice or audit.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to modernize finance systems.
• Commercially minded with proactive stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and financial controls across group entities.
• Manage cash flow and working capital across international accounts.
• Support NetSuite ERP implementation and finance process standardization.
• Assist with financial integration for newly acquired businesses.
• Provide clear financial insight to senior leadership.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Education

ACA qualification (Newly Qualified)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

High-Growth PE-Backed Group | Finance Manager

Location: Mid - Kent (100% Office-Based, Monday–Friday)

Industry: Mission-Critical Infrastructure / Private Equity-Backed Services

A rapidly expanding, private-equity-backed group operating in mission-critical infrastructure is currently seeking a high-caliber, Newly Qualified Finance Manager to join its finance function in Kent.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant making their first move out of practice or audit into a high-growth, acquisitive, and international commercial environment. Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will gain immediate, hands‑on exposure to financial operations, controls, and strategic integration projects across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting: Lead month-end reporting, financial control processes, and transactional management across several group operating entities.
• Cash Management: Monitor and manage daily cash flow and working capital across international accounts.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Support business transformation initiatives, including an upcoming NetSuite ERP implementation and the standardization of finance procedures.
• M&A & Integration: Assist senior leadership with financial integration activities for newly acquired businesses.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with operational teams and senior leadership to provide clear financial insight and drive performance.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Newly Qualified ACA.
• Background: Ideally trained within practice, audit, or assurance, looking to transition into industry.
• Attributes: Proactive, commercially curious, and confident engaging with key internal stakeholders.
• System Aptitude: Strong Excel skills and an enthusiasm for modernizing finance systems/ERPs.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working fully on-site in Kent office with occasional European travel required as group operations expand.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Direct exposure to M&A integration, systems implementation (NetSuite), and business transformation in a fast-paced setting.
• Accelerated career trajectory within a heavily backed, acquisitive global business.
• High visibility alongside senior leadership in a culture that rewards initiative.