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

Career Moves Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business in Worcester is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee month-end close, maintain balance sheet integrity, and prepare financial statements. This role includes leading a team, managing audit queries, and collaborating with client stakeholders. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong finance leadership experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified individual with ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification.
• Experience in a finance leadership role is essential.
• Ability to manage audit queries and prepare financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare quarterly accounts and financial statements.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders.

Skills

Finance leadership experience

Technical accounting skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Insight

Sage 50

CCH

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 of 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.
• Advance Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Power BI experience is a plus
• Experience of using Workday, Adaptive Insight, Sage 50 and CCH preferable.

Apply today!