Finance Manager — Insight & Forecasting Leader

Lucy Group; Thame; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Electric is seeking a Finance Manager to drive month-end close, robust financial controls, and insightful analysis to guide strategic decisions. You will partner with operations and commercial teams to support planning, forecasting, and performance improvement across the business.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials with 3+ years' experience, strong Excel modelling, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering high-quality reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 3+ years' experience.
• Professional membership with a recognised accountancy body.
• Excellent Excel modelling skills.
• Ability to influence and direct people.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Independent worker who can manage long periods.
• Teamwork across disciplines within the company.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to write financial policy and procedure documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Act as finance business partner to operational and commercial teams.
• Cover for Financial Controller during absences.
• Assist budgeting, planning and forecasting cycles.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Professional membership

Communication skills

Influence & leadership

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Excel modelling

Policy writing

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Professional accountancy qualification

Tools

D365

Job description

Lucy Electric is seeking a Finance Manager to drive month-end close, robust financial controls, and insightful analysis to guide strategic decisions. You will partner with operations and commercial teams to support planning, forecasting, and performance improvement across the business.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials with 3+ years' experience, strong Excel modelling, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering high-quality reporting in a fast-paced environment.