Senior Finance Manager. Great opportunity for a strong finance ops leader to take on a new role. £100k.

Your new companyYou’ll be joining a global organisation with operations across the UK and EMEA in their Weybridge HQ. The business operates through multiple complex entities and as it continues to strengthen its processes, you’ll play a key role in the transformation journey.
Your new roleYou will be responsible for managing all end to end transaction processes for the EMEA region including payables, receivables, FX and treasury. You will work closely with Group Finance, business partnering up to c-suite level to ensure effective controls and timely financial reporting.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team across AP/AR/Treasury
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Managing daily cash and treasury operations across multiple entities.
• Identifying and monitoring FX.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Supporting month end and year end close.
• Supporting process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

This role offers broad exposure across the finance function and regular interaction with senior leadership.
What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful, you should be a qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/ICAS preferred) as this role will suit a technically strong professional with a background in finance operations. You will also need to evidence:

• Experience working in a multi currency, International environment.
• High level of analytical capability with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with finance and non finance stakeholders.
• Strong systems - a knowledge of SAP would be helpful

What you’ll get in returnApart from this being a rare and unique opportunity, you’ll be joining a business with very strong tenure - the business is positive and engaging with a close knit finance team. As the business evolves, you’ll have a great opportunity to shape some of their new technologies. Competitive package on offer, hybrid working, bonus, pension and free parking.
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up to date copy of your CV. If you’d like a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Chris Evans directly.

Cash Manager, Treasurer, CIMA, ACCA, ACA

About the RoleA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cash Manager to join a growing finance function. This role is essential in managing the organisation’s cash flow, maintaining liquidity, and optimising working capital to support day to day and strategic business operations. You will play a key role within the treasury and finance processes, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash management.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and short term forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Manage banking relationships and cash reserves across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
• Review and update cash flow forecasts, supporting wider financial planning.
• Oversee payment and receipt processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to control procedures.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement to optimise payment cycles and terms.
• Provide recommendations on investment and financing strategies.
• Lead cash and treasury reporting, including dashboards, KPIs and variance analysis.
• Support senior finance leadership with funding requirements, covenants and currency management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar cash management or treasury role.
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and banking operations.
• Experience using ERP or treasury management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills with excellent analytical and problem solving capability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable

• ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing or capital intensive environment.
• Knowledge of SAGE systems or similar platforms.

Personal Qualities

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast moving environment.

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager £100,000 + Bonus Fully Remote UK FTSE 250 PLC

Job Description:

£100k base salary. Work from anywhere in the UK. FTSE 250 prestige. This role won’t be open long.

We’re a FTSE 250 manufacturing and distribution business (£800M+ revenue) hiring a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning and commercial finance for our fastest-growing division (£200M revenue, 25% YoY growth).

This is a rare opportunity: six-figure salary, fully remote working, FTSE-level experience, and a clear 18-month track to Finance Director.

Why this role is special:

£100,000 base salary (not £95k, not £98k - a genuine six-figure role)

Fully remote - work from anywhere in the UK, forever (not hybrid, not “remote for now” - permanent remote working)

FTSE 250 company - put blue-chip experience on your CV, work with institutional investors and PE firms

Finance Director track - our last Senior Finance Manager was promoted to FD in 18 months (£140k package)

Real autonomy - you’ll report directly to the Group CFO (ex-Big 4 partner) and present to the board quarterly

What you’ll own:

• Financial planning & analysis for a £200M revenue division (3 business units, 400+ employees)
• Commercial finance - pricing strategy, margin analysis, contract profitability, deal structuring
• Budgeting & forecasting - lead annual budget process and rolling 18-month forecasts
• Board reporting - prepare monthly board packs and present quarterly performance (you’ll be in the room)
• M&A support - financial due diligence and integration planning (we acquire 2-3 businesses per year)

What you’ll achieve:

• Build financial models that shape £50M+ capital allocation decisions
• Present to institutional investors during results season
• Lead due diligence on acquisitions worth £20-80M
• Redesign commercial finance processes across 3 business units
• Develop talent - your team members will get promoted (we invest in people)

Who we’re looking for:

Essential:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 6-10 years PQE
• Big 4 audit or corporate finance background OR strong commercial finance experience in industry
• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering at a significant scale
• Advanced financial modelling - you build complex models from scratch (Excel/Power BI)
• Stakeholder management - you’ve presented to C-suite and board-level audiences
• Team leadership - you’ve managed and developed finance professionals

Why join us:

Salary & bonus: £100,000 base + 20% performance bonus (£120k total target comp)

Equity: Share options worth £40-60k at current share price (FTSE stock - liquid and tradeable)

Fully remote: Work from anywhere in UK - London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cornwall, doesn’t matter (we trust you to deliver)

Flexibility: Core hours 10am-3pm - manage your own schedule outside that (results matter, not hours)

Holidays: 28 days + UK bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (34 days total)

Professional development: £3,000/year for courses, conferences, exec education (Harvard/LBS programs, CFA, etc.)

Pension: 10% employer contribution (you contribute 5%, we contribute 10%)

Benefits: Private medical (you + family), life insurance 6x salary, income protection, EV salary sacrifice scheme

Career progression: Clear path to Finance Director - we promote from within (last 3 FDs were internal)

Stability: FTSE 250, £800M revenue, 140-year history, strong balance sheet, recession-resistant business model

Culture: No politics - founder-led mentality despite size (CEO owns 15% of shares)

The business:

• FTSE 250 manufacturing and distribution group
• £800M+ group revenue, £200M+ division revenue
• 2,500 employees globally, 800 in UK

Reporting line:

You’ll report to the Group CFO

Career path:

This role is a stepping stone to Finance Director:

Location:

Fully remote across the UK - you can work from home permanently

Optional: Quarterly visits to head office (London/Midlands) for board meetings and strategy sessions (we’ll pay travel + hotel)

No requirement to be in the office weekly, monthly, or ever (unless you want to)

Team meetings: Virtual via Teams (we’re a remote-first finance function)

Interview process:

• Apply via Via (2 minutes, no CV upload needed)
• 30-min screening call with Head of Talent (next week)
• Video interview with CFO (45 mins, technical + behavioural)
• Case study - 2-hour financial modelling exercise (take-home, then 1-hour presentation to CFO + MD)
• Final conversation - 30 mins with CEO (culture fit)
• Offer - we move fast (end-to-end process: 2-3 weeks)

Start date: Flexible - we’ll work around your notice period (3-6 months notice? No problem)

APPLY NOW VIA VIA - THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE FAST

£100,000 base salary (genuine six-figure compensation)

Fully remote (work from anywhere in UK, forever)

FTSE 250 prestige (add blue-chip experience to CV)

Finance Director track (18-month promotion path)

How to apply:

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• Answer 5 quick questions about your background
• Submit - our team will review within 24 hours

After you apply, you’ll immediately get access to:

• 50+ senior finance roles at FTSE companies, PE-backed businesses, and scale-ups
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This is a Group Financial Controller job for a Private Equity backed buy and build based in Manchester. You will report to a highly regarded CFO and responsible for the firm's corporate accounting and financial control activity, taking ownership of monthly group reporting, statutory accounts, audit, and regulatory filings. As Group Financial Controller you will be a critical part of the growth, and ultimate transaction of this business. You will support strategic projects as the business continues to scale. In particular you will support with an ERP Implementation across the group while helping to integrate the finances of acquired businesses. Therefore you will likely be a qualified ACA accountant from a top 10 practice, with experience after leaving practice as a Financial Controller in a Private Equity backed, founder led business. You will be comfortable leading acquisition integration, delivering monthly and annual financial reports, leading Audits and with financial systems implementations experience. You will have worked in the Professional Services In return this role offers a route to CFO within Private Equity. Either you will progress to CFO in this business as part of its wider succession plan or you will be working directly for the CFO with direct contributions to the Private Equity investor and developing the skills required to be CFO in the future. You will also be paid a fantastic salary and bonus package, working in an interesting sector with huge scope for a lucrative financial event in time. Though the role is based largely in Manchester with the ability to work from home, there may be travel across the UK in particular to acquired businesses post completion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Robert Half are recruiting for an European Finance Manager to work for a Real Estate business in London on a 6 month contract.

Supporting the CFO with the day to day running of the European entities and supporting on projects.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the day-to-day contact for the business, as well as the European team (based in London or locally)
• Key relationship with local third-party service providers, supervising local accountants and finance administrator/purchase ledger assistants, to:
• To take responsibility for and ensure local financial reporting and compliance, including oversight of preparation of audited financial statements for the European entities (OpCo, PropCo and SPV)
• Manage OpCo / PropCo / SPV cashflows to ensure construction and other payments are made in timely fashion and ensure purchase ledger and other bank payments are made in timely fashion
• Manage the online banking platform
• Review performance of third party administrators

Details:

• Immediate Start
• 6 months
• 4 days in the office
• MUST have Real Estate experience

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Financial Analyst - Global Finance

Are you a detail-driven Financial Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights? We’re looking for a finance professional to join a global finance team supporting operations across 30+ countries, managing a multi-million-dollar international programme budget.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence financial decision-making, and contribute to the performance of a large-scale global operation. If you enjoy financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and driving process improvements, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

The Role

As Financial Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Manager in managing financial planning and operational performance across a large international programme. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making.

This position involves working with stakeholders across multiple regions, providing visibility into financial performance while ensuring strong governance and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis against targets
• Conduct cost analysis, profitability reviews, and regional performance assessments
• Build financial models to support business cases and scenario planning
• Identify financial risks and opportunities through data analysis and trend monitoring

Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end invoice processing across global operational teams
• Ensure financial controls and audit standards are maintained
• Review and reconcile expense reporting and financial documentation
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare clear financial reports and performance insights for leadership
• Partner with global teams to improve forecast accuracy and financial transparency
• Communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing processes
• Help develop internal reporting frameworks and KPIs
• Document processes to ensure consistency and business continuity

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong Excel skills and advanced data analysis capability
• Experience working with financial systems or reporting tools
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools
• Experience supporting international or multi-site operations

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information
• Able to provide 5 years of employment history for background screening

Why Apply?

• Work on a large-scale international programme
• Gain exposure to global financial operations
• Opportunity to influence financial performance and strategy
• Collaborative environment working with cross-functional global teams
• Strong opportunity for career growth within finance

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Regional Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior/Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team near the Bracknell/Windsor area. Managing your own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industry sectors, the role will typically be 70% Audit and 30% Accounts with key duties to include:

• Supporting the Audit Managers, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and audit issues under UK and international standards and regulations.
• Auditing of UK & international businesses including healthcare, group companies, IT/Hi-Tech companies, transportation and other business services (up to £85m turnover)
• Main point of contact for clients who are mainly UK-based companies or UK subsidiaries of overseas parents
• Assisting with the planning for audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines.
• Setting objectives for graduate/junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including reviewing their audit work and coaching on-the-job
• Close liaison with audit clients and other stakeholders, building long-term relationships for the future benefit of the firm
• Ensuring all Audit & Year-End Accounting work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with internal processes
• Assisting with the preparation of Statutory Accounts and conducting final Audit review meetings with Managers/Directors

To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior or Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree educated with at least 3 years practice experience in Audit and some staff management skills. You should have excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Audit software, and on offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on qualification and depth of experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com

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McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Regional Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior/Audit Supervisor to join their growing team in Buckinghamshire. Managing your own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industry sectors, the role will be 60% Audit and 40% Accounts with key deliverables for the position to include:

• Supporting the partners and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and audit issues under UK and international standards and regulations.
• Responsible for diverse domestic and international clients including manufacturing, holding companies, IT companies, transportation and other business services (up to £60m turnover)
• Main point of contact for clients, who are mainly UK-based companies or UK subsidiaries of overseas parents
• Responsible for planning audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines.
• Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including reviewing their audit work and coaching on-the-job
• Close liaison with audit clients and other stakeholders, building long-term relationships for the future benefit of the firm
• Ensuring all Audit & Year-End Accounting work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with internal processes
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts and conducting final Audit review meetings with Directors and clients.

To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior or Supervisor, ideally degree educated with at least 3 years practice experience in Audit and some staff management skills. You should have excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and CCH Audit software, and on offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on qualification and depth of experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and holidays. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com

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Specialist Tax AdvisorChester£45,000 - £55,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a respected and growing tax consultancy based in Chester as a Specialist Tax Advisor, working across a diverse portfolio of corporate and private clients.This role is ideal for a technically strong tax professional looking to deepen their advisory exposure across inheritance tax, trusts, restructuring, and international tax planning.With a supportive leadership team, clear progression pathways, and a varied client base, this is a fantastic next step for someone seeking a long-term career move in tax advisory.As a Specialist Tax Advisor, you will:

• Advise SME clients, property businesses, farms, and individuals on corporate restructures, trust planning, inheritance tax, and employee incentive schemes.
• Work closely with solicitors, clients, and stakeholders to manage complex tax projects from planning through to implementation.
• Handle specialist compliance matters including corporate filings, trust returns, and estate planning.
• Provide tailored advice on tax residency, domicile, and international issues including leaving or returning to the UK.
• Support clients with HMRC negotiations, patent box claims, VAT queries, and indirect tax planning.

Why join this firm?

• Join a highly technical team working on some of the most complex and rewarding tax advisory matters in the region.
• Be part of a supportive and methodical culture that values professional development and long-term client relationships.
• Receive a strong salary package, 24 days annual leave (plus Christmas), and opportunities to grow into senior advisory or leadership roles.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• ATT or CTA qualified with demonstrable experience in UK corporate and/or private client tax advisory.
• Strong technical grounding in areas such as inheritance tax, trusts, international tax, or VAT.
• Confident in managing projects, liaising with multiple stakeholders, and delivering high-quality client advice.

Interested in learning more? To discuss this role further or explore how it fits into your career goals, contact Victoria Walker at

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Are you in danger of plateauing?

Getting bored, frustrated, or under-rewarded for the difference you make?

Maybe you’re ready to stretch your skills, have more influence, and ensure this loyal Finance team are “future-fit” for the growth ahead?

Ready for your next opportunity?

Supported by the Finance Director, you’ll take responsibility of the day-to-day finance function in a growing business, shaping systems, people, and performance with your ideas.

And you won’t just be maintaining the status quo. You’ll drive improvements in reporting, cash flow, and process efficiency, with the freedom to implement what you think will make the biggest difference.

And because the business is expanding through acquisitions, there’s plenty of scope to influence how finance evolves and integrates new businesses.

Dynamic growth at this pace requires flexibility, commercial instinct, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

If you haven’t opened Excel in years or prefer not to, this probably isn’t the role for you. But if you thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving culture where even the Board digs into the detail when needed, you’ll feel right at home

What you’ll do

Manage all financial control and accounting matters, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts, minimise balance sheet risks and manage working capital and cash flow.

This is a leadership opportunity. You’ll mentor and develop a team of 12 across management accounts, credit control, and purchase ledger functions - helping them grow while you lead the function forward.

Design, deliver. and evolve efficiency and improvement projects, with a focus on streamlining processes. You’ll also oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to keep the business on track.

What you’ll need

• As a technically-strong finance lead you’ll likely to be fully qualified ACA or ACCA. Equivalent qualifications with significant experience in a senior finance position will also be considered. (You’ll have the support of a centralised Group function that manage Tax and Treasury).

• You’ll need experience of managing a sizeable team.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills are key, as you’ll be working across the business and presenting to the board.

• An action-orientated, solutions-focused mindset, with the agility to manage competing priorities at pace and take others with you.

• If you’ve worked in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or similar you’ll know exactly how much devil hides in the detail when it comes to really understanding the margins and levers.

• Power BI/AI skills would stand out. Confidence using MS Excel is a given.

About the company

This private equity-owned business with founder-led values and exceptional quality generates in excess of £140 million in revenue and is on a clear growth path to double in size in 4-5 years. Finance is being strengthened to support further acquisitions, making it a great time to join and make an impact.

In addition, you’ll be joining a business accredited as a fabulous place to work as voted by its loyal employees.

Isn’t it time you joined them?

What’s in it for You?

• Salary c. £75,000 - £90,000, depending on experience
• Bonus potential 15%
• Car allowance of c.£7.OOO
• Pension 5%

Please click the ‘Apply’ button. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date. Just send what you have and we’ll deal with that

later.

Môrwell Talent Solutions is proud to be partnering with a highly successful and well-established media business based in Wales as they look to appoint a Finance & Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative, collaborative and down-to-earth organisation with a strong reputation in their industry and an incredibly loyal team. Staff turnover is extremely low, and the business is seeking someone who wants to become a long-term and valued member of the team.

The role will take full ownership of the finance function while also playing a key operational role across the wider business, working closely with senior leadership on strategy, growth opportunities and commercial decision-making.

The company operates with what they call “controlled aspirational growth” they’re not trying to take over the world, but they do invest in great ideas and exciting opportunities when they arise. You’ll be based in their beautiful open-plan offices (with on-site parking) three days a week - typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - working alongside a passionate and friendly team.

The Role

This is a hands-on and varied position combining financial leadership with operational oversight across the business. You will take ownership of the finance function while contributing to wider operational areas including HR, legal and commercial activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Finance
• Ownership of the monthly and annual close process
• Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts and board reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and control account management
• Posting journals including accruals and prepayments
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Fixed asset register management and depreciation
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Supporting preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities alongside external accountants
• Oversight of purchase and sales ledger activity
• Bank reconciliations and creditor payment scheduling
• Managing foreign currency purchasing with FOREX providers
• Preparation and reporting of publishing sales revenue to development partners
• Leading finance elements of projects including grants and new title investments

Operations & Leadership

• Member of the Senior Management Team contributing to strategic decision-making
• Oversight of internal systems and financial controls as the business grows
• Supporting commercial performance including sales revenue and product performance
• Management of the HR system
• Working across departments including marketing, legal and operations
• Direct supervision of one finance team member
• Involvement in broader team leadership across the organisation

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where no two days are the same and collaboration across the business is key. You’ll be a proactive self-starter, comfortable taking ownership and driving improvements in systems, processes and financial controls.

Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong experience producing management accounts and financial reporting
• Experience using Xero
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly across the business
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and legal entities

Highly desirable:

• Experience working within a growing SME
• Exposure to operations beyond finance
• Line management experience
• Interest in media, publishing or creative industries
• A passion for the sector and the company’s work is genuinely important for this hire.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Gym facilities
• Statutory pension
• 37.5 hour working week with flexibility around start/finish times
• 3 days office based (Tues-Thurs)
• On-site parking
• Opportunities to attend industry events, awards ceremonies and occasional international travel

Flexible Option

The business is also open to considering a part-time Finance lead (focused purely on the finance function) for the right candidate. This opportunity would offer a salary in the region of £45,000 - £55,000 (pro rata) depending on experience.

An established independent education organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its on-site finance function and support senior leadership with financial management, reporting and commercial insight.

Reporting to a Group Finance Director, this role oversees a small finance team and is responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, operational finance and supporting strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will also partner with a growing commercial activities team, providing analysis and guidance on pricing, forecasting and performance across revenue-generating programmes such as events, facility hire and seasonal activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strategic thinking with day-to-day financial management in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Leading and developing a small finance team
• Business partnering with senior leaders and budget holders
• Supporting commercial activity through pricing, analysis and reporting
• Oversight of core finance processes including billing, purchasing and credit control
• Supporting audit, VAT reporting and compliance requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and financial processes

About You

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a senior, hands-on finance role
• Experience managing a finance team
• Strong Excel and finance systems experience

Desirable

• Experience in the education sector
• Knowledge of tax or capital allowances

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Staff discount scheme
• Free or subsidised lunch when available
• Wellbeing support and funded training opportunities
• On-site parking

?WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

?ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to support some of our academies with clear financial insight, smart budgeting, and data-driven decision-making. You’ll work closely with Principals and senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and helping drive efficiencies across our schools.

If you’re an analytical, confident finance professional with strong stakeholder skills, we’d love to hear from you.

?MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• In-depth Financial Analysis
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to assess business performance against targets and trends.
  • Perform analysis to guide strategic decisions.
  • Analyse margin performance, cost drivers, and overheads, recommending opportunities for efficiency and savings.
  • Produce and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports submitted to stakeholders
• Reporting & Commentary
  • Prepare accurate and insightful financial reports including dashboards, variance reports, and commentary for business reviews.
  • Translate raw financial data into actionable insights tailored to specific audiences (e.g. operations managers, Principals, department budget holders).
  • Identify data anomalies and validate results by reconciling figures with source systems.

Business Partnering

• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Act as a financial advisor to various departments/Schools, supporting them in managing budgets, understanding performance, and planning.
  • Build trusting relationships with stakeholders by being approachable, knowledgeable, and supportive.
• Decision Support
  • Provide financial modelling to support business cases, changes in trends, and contract negotiations.
  • Assist managers in interpreting financial outcomes and guide them on how to improve profitability and efficiency.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to relevant UK financial regulations, such as HMRC requirements, Companies Act, and internal financial controls.
  • Monitor adherence to internal financial procedures, policies, and delegated authorities.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to remain current with UK financial regulations and best practices.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in a commercial or multi-site operational environment is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience working with financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP solutions for financial reporting and analysis.

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FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)

MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE

£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We’re exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.

Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally. This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:

• Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
• Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
• Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
• Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
• Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
• Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
• Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
• Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
• Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance

THE PERSON:

• CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
• Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
• Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
• Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
• Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
• Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
• A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.

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CMA have been engaged to recruit a commercially driven finance professional to join a growing, consumer-focused business in Midhurst as FP&A Manager. Working closely with senior leadership, this role blends hands-on financial leadership with high-impact commercial insight.You will lead the day-to-day finance function, own trading and margin insight, and act as a true business partner across product, retail, digital and operations. With a strong voice at the table and real influence over decision-making, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating data into action in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.What will the FP&A Manager role involve?

• Lead and develop the day-to-day finance team, overseeing month-end delivery and reporting quality
• Own weekly trading, margin, pricing and performance insight across channels and products
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling to support commercial decisions
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive profitable growth and operational improvements
• Maintain oversight of cashflow and working capital, supporting short- and medium-term planning

Suitable Candidate for the FP&A Manager vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent commercial finance background
• Strong commercial finance experience within consumer, retail, product or multi-channel environments
• Proven people management or mentoring experience within a finance function
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability, with strong analytical skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders

Additional benefits and information for the role of FP&A Manager:

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
• Broad, influential role with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape commercial insight and finance capability
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment with strong growth ambitions
• Supportive culture with scope for professional development
• Salary dependent on experience

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Finance Director required for an incredible professional services firm headquartered out of Solihull, West Midlands. This is a really interesting privately-owned business with a global footprint, and this role will see you overseeing business finances and operations, reporting directly to the owners.

As the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

• Creation of the global organisation’s business plan and implementing financial and operational strategy
• Delivery of monthly financials and explaining financial position to the senior leadership team, acting as a true business partner to the executive directorate
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting and cash planning procedures
• Overseeing the finance function, including a Financial Controller, Finance Manager and reporting team
• Leading financial reporting and treasury functions, including the multicurrency consolidation requirements
• Supervising the creation of statutory accounts and strong internal controls, supported by the Financial Controller
• Ensuring regulatory reporting compliance across the global group, adhering to local reporting and tax regulations
• Acting as a key point of contact to the group’s client base for financial matters
• Fostering an environment focused on process improvement and strong controls
• Enhancing the finance function’s use of the ERP system and producing stronger financial insight with the toolkit available
• Management of the finance function’s payroll, AP and AR responsibilities
• Creation of a world class finance function, including future recruitment and development of the growing team

This role will see you supporting a well-established, but growing, global business. You’ll be based on a hybrid basis in Solihull, acting autonomously and helping the owners to enact their vision.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with experience leading a high-growth small or medium sized business. You should be an experienced manager, and a confident business partner at the most senior level.

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with a global consumer business to secure a Finance Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Peterborough. The role offers a salary of between £65,000-£75000 pro rata and will support the finance function during a period of operational activity and reporting requirements.

The Company

This global consumer business operates at significant scale, supplying major retail customers across multiple markets. The Group employs thousands of people internationally and generates multi-billion-pound revenues, with the UK representing a substantial and strategically important division. The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation, including finance systems implementation and operational modernisation.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will support the core finance function across reporting, forecasting, and financial control, working closely with group finance, auditors, and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of accurate monthly reporting and supporting weekly performance reporting across the UK business
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling processes
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance across finance processes
• Liaising with auditors, group finance, and external stakeholders where required
• Providing analytical insight to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Managing multiple deadlines within a fast-paced, complex environment
• Supporting improvements to finance processes and reporting quality

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• FMCG experience is essential
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel capability and experience working with financial systems, ideally D365
• Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• A solid understanding of financial controls and compliance
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
• A proactive, organised, and hands-on approach to delivery
• Prior interim / contract experience would be beneficial but not essential

Compensation & Benefits

As well as a salary of between £65,000-£75000 pro rata, the role offers exposure to a large-scale, complex international group and the opportunity to support a critical finance function during a period of transformation.

The position will run for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract and will be based in Peterborough, accessible via major transport routes.

Audit & Accounts Manager - Growing Accountancy PracticeBuckingham (full-time or part-time and option of temporary) £40,000 to £55,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Buckingham, who are seeking a qualified Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to take on a hands-on managerial role with varied exposure, combining client-facing responsibilities and team leadership. The firm offers a supportive and friendly environment with the focus on supporting their employees with work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflow allocation and job scheduling
• Supervise, support, and review the work of trainees and junior staff
• Review accounts and tax returns prepared by the team
• Prepare accounts and tax returns for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Prepare personal and partnership/business tax returns
• Manage existing client relationships and meet with new clients
• Support audit assignments as required (30%)
• Support with payroll
• Carry out trainee reviews and ad-hoc managerial duties

Key Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with prior managerial experience in practice
• Strong technical background across accounts and tax
• Experience using IRIS, Xero, Sage
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive, professional, and team-oriented

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with part-time option (salary will be Pro Rata)
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional leave days scheme: Add an extra 14 days of leave through working an extra 30 minutes per day (this can be taking a 30 minute lunch break)
• Supportive, progressive culture with clear opportunities for long-term development

Interested?

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Finance Business Partner

London (Hybrid - 3 days office)

£ pa + car allowance + up to 30% bonus, Pension, private healthcare

We’re partnering with a global, complex, consumer-led organisation operating across multiple brands and geographies to appoint a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact Group role.

This position reports directly to a commercial, influential Group Finance Director and plays a key role in strengthening cost discipline, transparency and value creation across central functions.

The role

• Act as the senior finance partner to Group functions (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Strategy, Transformation)
• Own Group overhead budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast processes
• Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting with forward-looking commentary
• Support investment cases, headcount planning and transformation initiatives
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and cost visibility
• Embed strong cost governance and identify efficiency opportunities
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and management information for senior stakeholders
• Support finance process improvement, automation and data quality initiatives
• Own the group overhead budget
• Manage the working capital optimisation

Over time, the role will evolve from strong cost control into proactive commercial partnering and value optimisation.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance roles
• Proven ability to partner senior stakeholders across central functions
• Commercial, intellectually curious and confident challenging constructively
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and cost-centre management capability
• Digitally minded, with experience improving systems, reporting and data quality

Desirable:

• Experience with Power BI, OneStream or similar tools
• Exposure to automation, AI or finance transformation
• Experience in multi-country, matrixed organisations
• Experience with managign workign capital

Why apply?

• High-visibility Group role with Exec-level exposure
• Strong development runway under an impactful Group FD
• Broad remit across a complex international organisation
• Highly competitive total package and hybrid working

A large, nationally recognised charitable organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to support one of its most significant income streams. Working within a high-performing finance team, you will provide financial leadership and insight to the Legacies function, helping shape financial planning and long-term strategy for a complex and evolving area of the organisation.

This role sits at the heart of a large fundraising operation responsible for generating significant income to support the organisation’s mission. The Legacies portfolio is a major contributor and requires robust modelling, forecasting and financial insight to inform decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner who enjoys translating complex data into meaningful insight and working closely with senior stakeholders.

The role is offered on a 14-month fixed term contract and operates on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days per week in a London office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and budgeting for the Legacies business area.
• Deliver insightful monthly reporting and variance analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support long-term income forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis to inform strategic decisions and business cases.
• Translate complex financial data into clear and practical insight for non-finance leaders.
• Support improvements to financial modelling and planning processes.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across fundraising and finance teams.
• Work collaboratively across the wider finance team to ensure accurate reporting and planning.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting and business partnering.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills, ideally in areas involving complex or judgement-based income streams.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience within fundraising, marketing or similarly commercial environments is beneficial, though not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation where finance plays a critical role in enabling strategic decisions and long-term impact.

A growing and commercially ambitious Chorley based retail business is seeking a high-calibre Finance Business Partner to join its finance team. The organisation has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to invest in its commercial capabilities, creating an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in supporting sales performance, pricing strategy and profitability.This is a highly visible role partnering closely with sales and commercial stakeholders, providing insight, analysis and challenge to help drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.The OpportunityThe Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the sales function and commercial teams. The role combines commercial finance, pricing analysis and business partnering, supporting trading performance through high-quality insight and data-driven recommendations.The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where the ability to interpret data quickly and translate it into clear commercial actions is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance partner to the sales team, providing insight to support sales strategy and performance.
• Work closely with commercial stakeholders to evaluate pricing decisions, promotional activity and margin outcomes.
• Provide constructive challenge to ensure commercial decisions balance revenue growth, margin performance and cash considerations.

Analysis & Insight

• Deliver detailed analysis across sales, margin and contribution by product, customer and channel.
• Produce a high volume of responsive, ad hoc analysis to support trading decisions, pricing adjustments and commercial negotiations.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance reporting and analytical frameworks to improve visibility and decision-making.

Pricing & Commercial Support

• Support pricing strategy through detailed analysis and performance evaluation.
• Review promotional activity through pre and post-event analysis to assess effectiveness and profitability.
• Provide financial modelling to support buying and commercial decisions.

Planning & Performance

• Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting for sales and commercial functions.
• Monitor performance against plan, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to longer-term commercial planning, including sales mix and margin improvement initiatives.

Candidate ProfileExperience

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent commercial finance experience.
• Proven experience in a commercial finance or finance business partnering role, ideally within retail or a trading-led environment.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margin and commercial performance drivers.
• Advanced analytical capability with experience working with large data sets and building reports from scratch.
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience supporting sales or commercial teams.
• Exposure to multichannel retail environments.
• Experience developing reporting tools or working with Power BI.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially focused with a naturally inquisitive mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong relationship-builder who works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, resilient and able to take ownership of delivering meaningful insight.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Holiday buy-back scheme and holiday loyalty programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee discount programme

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston