Finance Manager - maternity cover - lead

Michael Page; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Manager for a maternity cover role in the Surrey area. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning, while providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

The role includes month-end/year-end closes, cash flow monitoring, and collaboration with internal teams to improve processes. The successful candidate will have ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications, strong experience in financial reporting within a Group function, and excellent

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualification required.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis within a Group Accounting function.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and systems.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the accounting and finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

This Finance Manager role in the Surrey area is a maternity cover position. You'll be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting key decision-making processes.

Client Details

This role works for a privately backed business that boasts and impressive turnover.

Description

• Manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risk effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and systems.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors when required.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the accounting and finance team.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Strong experience in financial reporting and analysis within a Group Accounting function
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary maternity cover role offering valuable experience

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best