Finance Manager: Own the Finance Function & Growth

SF Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Cannock seeks an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, cashflow management, and oversight of transactional finance. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE and possess strong technical accounting skills. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the finance operations in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role within an SME environment.
• Ability to influence and support senior management.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Management of accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Oversight of all transactional finance including purchase ledger and credit control.
• Provision of financial analysis to support key decisions.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercially focused

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A growing SME in Cannock seeks an experienced Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. The role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, cashflow management, and oversight of transactional finance. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE and possess strong technical accounting skills. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the finance operations in a supportive environment.