Senior Finance Manager

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the management accounting team. This pivotal role involves ensuring accurate financial operations, driving process improvements, and leading a team to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified and have a strong background in finance management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a finance or management accounting team.
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and maintenance of group accounting records.
• Lead and motivate a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

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Commercial Director at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment

Senior Finance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the management accounting team, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely financial operations in support of wider business activities. This is a pivotal role reporting to the Finance Director, with responsibility for maintaining the integrity of accounting records, optimising team performance, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of group accounting and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and policies
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of finance professionals, ensuring effective performance management, cross-skilling, and succession planning
• Optimise workload balancing and standardise processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality of outputs
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, utilising lean methodologies to streamline financial processes and eliminate inefficiencies
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of month-end, recurring, and ad hoc financial reports to support planning, analysis, and business partnering activities
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to implement corporate accounting policies and support audit processes
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards
• Support the annual and ad hoc audit processes, acting as a key point of contact for auditors

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience managing a finance or management accounting team
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to present financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence others

The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a proven track record of leading teams in fast paced environments. For more information, please get in touch with Jamie Wall at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

Ref: 15100

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Financial Services

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