Finance Manager (4114)

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive organisation with continuous improvement focus

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking a UK&I Finance Manager in Reading, Berkshire. This role involves acting as a strategic partner to senior finance stakeholders, with responsibilities for financial reporting, strengthening controls and guiding budgeting processes.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills, demonstrating leadership and collaboration in a dynamic environment. A competitive salary along with hybrid working and career development opportunities will be offered.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ post-qualified experience.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support operational finance teams with billing queries.
• Maintain strong financial controls and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to communicate financial information

Leadership capabilities

Proactive team player

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Location and Working

Reading, Berkshire – Hybrid Working 3 days in the office

Salary

£55,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

Wade Macdonald are working with a well-established organisation within the Manufacturing and service sector (£1.3 billion t/o) seeking a UK&I Finance Manager to join their growing finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting strategic business decision‑making across the organisation.

About the Job

The UK&I Finance Manager will act as a strategic partner to operational and senior finance stakeholders, providing valuable financial insight and ensuring robust financial governance across the business. The position combines technical accounting responsibilities with commercial support, leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties

• Supporting operational finance teams with billing queries and trading‑related journal approvals
• Maintaining strong financial controls and overseeing balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation and review of management accounts and monthly overhead reporting
• Preparing financial commentary for board‑level reporting
• Managing budget timelines, templates, and reporting processes
• Supporting operational teams with technical accounting matters and reporting requirements
• Monitoring forecasts and ensuring budget comparisons remain accurate throughout the financial year
• Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the accounting team
• Supporting integration activities relating to acquisitions and business changes
• Promoting automation initiatives and continuous process improvements across finance operations
• Ensuring fixed asset registers and CAPEX processes are maintained in line with policy
• Building strong relationships with finance and operational stakeholders across the business

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least two years’ post‑qualified experience. Strong Excel skills are essential, alongside the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. You will be an organised and proactive team player with strong leadership capabilities, a collaborative approach, and a passion for driving process improvements and developing others.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a collaborative and supportive organisation that values continuous improvement and professional development. Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from hybrid working, exposure to senior stakeholders, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to contribute to impactful finance transformation projects within a dynamic environment.