Finance Manager

The Niche Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Bank holidays 8

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Free parking onsite

Job summary

The Niche Partnership in Winchester is seeking a Finance Manager to join a well-established commercial and retail door systems business in a countryside office. You will oversee daily finance operations, maintain cash flow, and support a small team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead month-end processes, VAT and statutory payments, and produce monthly P&L, balance sheet, WIP and stock reports. Hybrid working is available to suit family commitments.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with SME finance experience.
• Hands-on, proactive and stable employment history.
• Experience supporting growing businesses and managing cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure smooth finance function.
• Maintain positive cash flow, manage supplier payments and debtors.
• Lead month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, WIP and stock reports.
• Ensure VAT and statutory deadlines are met.
• Deliver management reporting and liaise with MD and German parent.
• Develop reporting and bring management accounts in-house where possible.
• Support and develop a small finance team with future line management potential.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow

Month-end close

Excel

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Part-qualified

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Looking for a Finance Manager position where your loyalty and expertise are genuinely appreciated? Here’s your chance to step into a role with real job security, a friendly team, and a culture that puts people first. You’ll join a well-established commercial and retail door systems business, known for its strong staff retention, countryside office, and flexible, trust-based working style. If you want to make a difference in a business that values stability, offers hybrid working, and supports your family commitments, this is the move for you.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day finance operations and ensuring the finance function runs smoothly
• Maintaining positive cash flow, managing supplier payments and debtor management
• Leading the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting, and payroll oversight
• Producing monthly P&L, balance sheet, WIP, and stock reports within five working days
• Ensuring VAT and statutory payment deadlines are met
• Delivering management reporting and liaising with the MD and German parent company
• Adding value by introducing stronger reporting, bringing management accounts in-house, and providing commercial insight as the business grows
• Supporting and developing a small finance team, with potential for future line management

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Accountant, ideally within an SME environment
• A hands-on, reliable, and proactive approach, with a long-term mindset and stable employment history
• Experience supporting growing businesses and managing bank payments and cash management
• Qualified accountant (or part-qualified), or strong QBE with relevant SME finance management experience
• Comfortable using Sage 50 and confident with basic to intermediate Excel

What you will get:

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Flexible hours (standard 9am–4pm, with flexibility around start and finish times)
• On site free parking

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