Strategic Finance Manager: Growth, Forecasting & Compliance

Randstad Staffing; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Financial & Professional in the UK is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of an SME. The role partners with senior management to drive profitability, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard financial health.

You will develop policies, oversee reporting, cash flow, tax, and internal controls, while mentoring the finance team and delivering accurate forecasts and budgets. Experience with UK GAAP and ACCA/CIMA/ACA is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a financial management role, preferably within an SME.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial principles, accounting standards, taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex data for strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to drive growth and profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and statements to senior management and group stakeholders.
• Analyse financial data and market trends to provide insights for efficiency and performance.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity forecasting with treasury functions for optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee tax returns and regulatory filings in line with accounting standards with support from group functions.
• Act as primary contact for internal auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor the finance team to foster development, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
• Develop credit control policies to minimise bad debt and optimise cash collection.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Job description

Randstad Financial & Professional in the UK is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of an SME. The role partners with senior management to drive profitability, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard financial health.

You will develop policies, oversee reporting, cash flow, tax, and internal controls, while mentoring the finance team and delivering accurate forecasts and budgets. Experience with UK GAAP and ACCA/CIMA/ACA is essential.