Finance Manager, HIRING PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing SME is seeking a Finance Manager to enhance financial performance and control. This mid-senior level role involves managing daily financial operations, compliance, and strategic input, presenting an opportunity for professionals seeking real responsibility and career growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Direct exposure to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within an SME environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, ensuring timely reporting.
• Coordinate year-end audit process with external auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Team supervision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

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Are you a commercially minded finance professional ready to take the next step in your career with a growing, forward-thinking business? If yes, then this could be the role for you!

We are a dynamic and growing SME known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. With exciting growth plans, we are looking for a highly capable and motivated Finance Manager to support our Finance Director in driving financial performance, ensuring robust controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in managing the finance function of the business. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Finance Director and senior leadership team
• Manage cash flow and working capital, including forecasting and reporting
• Supervise and support a small finance team
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions
• Implement and improve financial processes and systems to support growth
• Work closely with department heads to support financial planning and control across the business
  
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero, or similar)
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• A pivotal role in a growing business with real responsibility from day one
• Direct exposure to strategic decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the link provided & we will be in direct contact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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