Finance Manager ( Qualified ) - Worcester - Hybrid - salary up to £ 70,000 + Car Allowance

Career Moves; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business based in Worcester is seeking a Finance Manager to manage month-end close, prepare financial statements, and lead a team. Candidates must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting skills and experience in finance leadership. The role offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in Big 4 audit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements.
• Manage audit queries professionally.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders.
• Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants.

Skills

Finance leadership experience

Technical accounting skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint skills

Power BI

Workday knowledge

Sage 50 knowledge

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

CCH

Adaptive Insight

Job description

Overview

CMG are thrilled to be working with a leading professional services business based in Worcester who are on the look out for a Finance Manager to join their team.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, this qualified individual will manage month-end close, ensure balance sheet integrity, and business partner with cost centres to deliver meaningful insights. You'll also lead the quarterly reporting and financial statement preparation for a major client, managing audit queries with confidence and precision.

Duties & responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous refinement.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust financial controls and data integrity.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline reporting and strengthen governance.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements for a high-profile client.
• Manage audit queries with professionalism and agility, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP using CCH as the reporting software.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting matters.
• Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo to enhance team performance and process efficiency.
• Support Costs Business Partnering
• Collaborate with support cost centre leads to provide insightful financial analysis and challenge assumptions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving clarity and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Experience Big 4 audit could be advantageous.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role with a track record of driving improvements.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Power BI experience is a plus
• Experience of using Workday, Adaptive Insight, Sage 50 and CCH preferable.

Apply today!