Finance Manager: Growth, M&A & Controls Lead

ICAEW; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Senior Finance is supporting a highly successful, PE-backed organisation in the West Midlands with the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The role reports to the CFO and will own key day-to-day activities for the principal trading entity while managing a small finance team.

You will lead month-end, financial reporting for the main entity and group holdings, oversee VAT and tax compliance, and drive improvements to controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong month-end and operational finance experience, ideally gained in a growing or complex business.
• Technically sound with knowledge of tax, VAT, statutory accounts, consolidation and cash flow.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical capability.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience of managing and developing finance staff.
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end process and financial reporting for the main trading entity and group holding companies
• Manage and develop a team covering accounts payable, payroll, banking and finance administration
• Support the acquisition process, including financial integration and completion of balance sheet reviews
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and PAYE compliance, working closely with external advisors
• Manage year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
• Drive improvements to financial controls, processes and reporting
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management information to support operational decision-making
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to improve data quality and finance processes

Job description

Hays Senior Finance is supporting a highly successful, PE-backed organisation in the West Midlands with the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The role reports to the CFO and will own key day-to-day activities for the principal trading entity while managing a small finance team.

You will lead month-end, financial reporting for the main entity and group holdings, oversee VAT and tax compliance, and drive improvements to controls and reporting.