Senior Finance Manager

Cooper Lomaz; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in South Cambridgeshire to lead the finance team and ensure compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance management, be CIMA/ACCA qualified, and possess strong analytical skills. This role includes preparing financial accounts and leading budget forecasts, key responsibilities include effective credit control and managing year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance management, including team leadership.
• Experienced in a fast-paced environment with confident analytical and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team for accurate invoicing and credit control.
• Prepare monthly financial accounts for management and align with group requirements.
• Manage year-end reporting and audits in compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process optimisation

Problem-solving

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - Cambridge

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and empower the finance team in the UK to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, alongside effective credit control, while promoting collaboration and encouraging professional growth.
• Report directly to the Country Manager, with a dotted line to the Regional CFO.
• Prepare monthly financial and management accounts for the Country Manager, Regional Management, and Group.
• Compile financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS using SAP.
• Oversee financial planning, budget forecasting, and control for the UK business in alignment with Group requirements.
• Manage year-end reporting and audits in compliance with Group standards.
• Handle VAT and tax submissions, including P11D and tax reporting to the Group.
• Act as a business partner in a rapidly expanding organisation: collaborate with sales, account management, and operations to identify gaps, providing proactive and forward-looking transparency on the business.
• Manage cash flow and treasury for residential heat billing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the bank and auditors.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance management role, including experience in team leadership.
• CIMA/ACCA qualified.
• Confidence in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical and communication skills, and a keen interest in process optimisation with a problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in SAP and experienced with PowerPoint, Excel, or similar applications.
• A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to engage and inspire others.
• Exceptional attention to detail.