Finance Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a Finance Business Partner or Finance Analyst ready to take the next step in your career? This is your opportunity to join a thriving mid-sized business in Banbury and accelerate your professional development under the mentorship of an experienced Finance Director.

Our client, a well-established and growing company based in Banbury, is seeking an ambitious Commercial Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role offers the perfect platform for a finance professional looking to broaden their skill set and take on greater commercial responsibility.

Working directly alongside a highly experienced Finance Director, you'll gain invaluable exposure to senior-level decision making while developing the strategic and commercial acumen that will define your future career trajectory.

• Commercial Analysis & Insights: Lead detailed financial analysis to support key business decisions and drive profitability
• Business Partnering: Work closely with operational teams to provide commercial guidance and challenge assumptions
• Management Reporting: Produce comprehensive monthly management accounts and Board reporting packs
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Take ownership of the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement finance process enhancements to support business growth
• Strategic Projects: Support ad-hoc commercial projects and business case development

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with relevant experience
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner or Finance Analyst role
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• A genuine desire to develop commercially and take on broader responsibilities
• Ambitious professional seeking mentorship and career progression

Exceptional Development Opportunity: Work directly with a seasoned Finance Director who is committed to developing talent and sharing their wealth of commercial experience.

Career Progression: This role is designed as a stepping stone to senior finance positions - previous incumbents have progressed to FD and Head of Finance roles.

Varied & Challenging Work: Move beyond traditional finance tasks into commercial strategy, business development support, and cross-functional projects.

Stable, Growing Business: Join a financially robust company with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine career security and advancement opportunities.

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Parking provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays