Outsourcing Finance Manager for SMEs | Growth & Strategy

Placrrecruitment Co; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Buy/sell up to five days' annual leave

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Company social events

Auto-enrolment pension

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking an Outsourcing Manager / Senior Manager in Guildford to advise SMEs and owner-managed businesses on financial strategy and growth. The role focuses on leadership of budgeting, reporting and risk management, while delivering high-quality outsourced finance services.

You will lead client discussions with boards, coach finance teams, and mentor colleagues within a growing firm offering strong career progression.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of two years' experience at Director level.
• Experience delivering outsourced finance services within an accountancy practice.
• Experience as Finance Director or in a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses on financial strategy, performance and growth.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, translating complex information into clear recommendations.
• Supporting financial integrity, regulatory compliance and high-quality statutory reporting.
• Leading board-level client discussions, identifying opportunities and challenging assumptions constructively.
• Identifying financial risks, strengthening controls and recommending improvements to processes.
• Working with audit, tax, payroll and wider teams to deliver a coordinated client service.
• Coaching clients' in-house or outsourced finance teams to improve capability and efficiency.
• Mentoring trainees and colleagues, sharing technical knowledge and supporting professional development.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Communication

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Placr Recruitment is seeking an Outsourcing Manager / Senior Manager in Guildford to advise SMEs and owner-managed businesses on financial strategy and growth. The role focuses on leadership of budgeting, reporting and risk management, while delivering high-quality outsourced finance services.

You will lead client discussions with boards, coach finance teams, and mentor colleagues within a growing firm offering strong career progression.