Senior Finance Manager

ALF Recruit; Appley Bridge; Híbrido; GBP 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing and support programs

Training and development

Descripción de la vacante

ALF Recruit Limited is partnering with a growing professional services business in the UK to appoint a Senior Finance Manager who will own the finance function and help lay the groundwork for the next growth phase. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days in the Wigan office.

You’ll manage month-end, budgeting, and intercompany reporting, and work with senior leaders on pricing and contract profitability. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent is required, with a minimum of 2 years in management accounting.

Formación

• AC A/ ACCA/ CIMA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of management accounting experience at a similar level.
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
• Experience building commercial pricing models for bids or contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end monthly management accounts and month-end processes.
• Report KPIs and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Directors.
• Oversee ledgers; manage payroll and intercompany reporting.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, bids and contract profitability.

Conocimientos

Management accounting

Xero

Excel (Advanced)

Pricing & contract profitability

Senior stakeholder communication

Educación

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Herramientas

Xero

Descripción del empleo

Our Client is a growing, tech-enabled professional services business working with high-profile organisations across sport and regulated sectors worldwide. With a UK head office and a US subsidiary, they’re now looking for a Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and help lay the groundwork for the next stage of growth. Reporting into the Managing Director and working closely with the Company Directors, you’ll be the go-to person for all things finance.

This is a hands‑on role with plenty of commercial input. You’ll own the month‑end and management accounts from start to finish, but you’ll also partner with the business on pricing, bids and contract profitability, with regular exposure to the Senior Leadership Team. It suits someone who enjoys getting into the detail but wants a real seat at the table.

What you’ll get

• Salary of £47,500 – £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working, with 2-3 days a week in the Wigan office and flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 with service
• Extra days off for your birthday, a wellbeing day and a volunteer day
• Private medical insurance and a medical cashback plan
• Free coaching and mental health support with a trained psychologist, plus an Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit, financial planning advice and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• A purpose‑led, collaborative business where your work is visible and genuinely valued

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the end-to-end production of monthly management accounts and leading the month‑end process
• Reporting on monthly KPIs and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Directors
• Daily bank reviews and reconciliations, plus monthly customer and supplier reconciliations
• Overseeing the sales and purchase ledgers, managing a freelance Bookkeeper and developing a newly appointed Business Finance Co‑ordinator
• Managing payroll through an external provider
• Supporting the US subsidiary’s accounts, working with their outsourced provider, and handling intercompany reporting and transfer pricing
• Owning the annual budget with budget holders and reviewing performance against it
• Building and maintaining commercial models for bid pricing, contract profitability and scenario planning
• Analysing revenue and margin by contract, customer and service line, and explaining the drivers to the MD and budget holders
• Reviewing company card spend and expenses, and educating budget holders on accurate reporting of expenditure
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, bankers, external accountants and auditors
• Improving processes, systems and controls with a continuous improvement mindset

What we’re looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
• At least 2 years’ management accounting experience at a similar level
• Strong Xero experience
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience building or maintaining commercial models for pricing, bids or contract profitability
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Able to work independently, prioritise your own workload and stay calm in a fast‑paced environment
• A brilliant opportunity to own the numbers, shape the finance function and have real commercial impact in a growing, purpose-driven business.