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

Career Moves; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Finance Manager based in Worcester, requiring hybrid work and travel to London. This role demands a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional with 5-10 years of experience in financial control and reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven record in finance leadership. Competitive salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience with car allowance included.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years post-qualified commercial experience.
• Experience in Big 4 audit could be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process for accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements.
• Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants.

Skills

Financial Control & Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

CCH

Workday

Adaptive Insights

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

Job: Finance Manager - Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Location: Worcester

Type: Permanent - Hybrid with travel to London

Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience + Car allowance

Must have's: Financial Control & Reporting

Our client in the professional services space is looking for a Finance Manager ( Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA ) with experience in Financial Control and Reporting. This position is based in Worcester, is hybrid and will require regular travel to London. The Finance Manager combines technical excellence with a proactive mindset to lead a team of Management Accountants. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient under pressure and passionate about driving improvements across financial processes. This role reports to the Director of Finance and will have a team of direct reports, so previous team management is highly advantageous.

You will manage the month-end close, ensure balance sheet integrity, and partner with support 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.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting
  • 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.
• Client-Facing Financial Management
  • 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.
• Leadership & Development
  • 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

• A commercially oriented qualified Finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• 5 - 10 years post-qualified commercial experience
• Experience in 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 Insights, Sage 50 and CCH preferable

Apply today!