Product Accounting Lead — Finance Manager

Secure Trust Bank Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist lender in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial services, with strong technical expertise and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing product accounting, managing financial information, and fostering collaboration across teams. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Chance to make a real impact

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven success in UK Financial Services, ideally within a Financial Control environment.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring your team to deliver high-quality financial information.
• Overseeing product accounting and reporting for all divisions.
• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Ensuring robust documentation and audit trails for all financial control activities.
• Supporting system and product implementations.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading specialist lender in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial services, with strong technical expertise and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing product accounting, managing financial information, and fostering collaboration across teams. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.