Finance Manager | Budget, Reporting & Strategy for SME

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

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.