Fiance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Hybrid Role Type: Permanent Salary: 50k - 60k

About the Organisation

We are a high-growth professional services business operating within the technology space, delivering specialist solutions to a broad client base across the UK. Over recent years, the organisation has undergone significant transformation and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems, and processes as it scales. With private investment supporting ambitious growth plans, the business is focused on strengthening its finance capability to support both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager to join a fast-paced, private-equity-backed environment. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, people management, and commercial partnering, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding robust financial processes while adding value through insight, analysis, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Owning the month-end reporting cycle, including posting and reviewing journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, etc.) Preparation and review of balance sheet and P&L reconciliations Managing intercompany transactions and ensuring accurate group reconciliations. Reviewing VAT returns; Maintaining and updating financial data across the finance system (POs, expenses, journals) Managing and overseeing the transactional finance function, including line management responsibilities Acting as the main point of contact for payroll and pensions with external providers Playing a leading role in year-end and audit processes Reviewing client MI, billing, and PO reporting Working closely with operational teams to ensure accuracy of timeshare data Partnering with senior stakeholders on commercial discussions and key projects Supporting forecasting activities alongside account and commercial teams reviewing and documenting finance policies and processes. Producing monthly budget variance analysis and supporting quarterly budget reviews Delivering monthly departmental reporting and analysis to leadership Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting as required

About You MUST HAVE: EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR A PRIVATE EQUITY BACKED FIRM Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAS / ICAEW or equivalent) Strong experience in management accounting, reporting, and month-end close Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to review financial data accurately Experience using a cloud-based finance system (NetSuite experience highly desirable) Background in a consultancy or professional services environment would be advantageous Confident working with both senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders Advanced Excel skills Comfortable mentoring and developing junior team members Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong work ethic Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through

What's on Offer Clear and structured career development pathways Support and mentoring from experienced finance and business leaders Competitive annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days Private healthcare and access to wellbeing initiatives Individual and company-wide performance-related bonus Flexible, hybrid working arrangement A Final Note We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. We value curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration, and we're keen to hear from professionals who are motivated to grow and make an impact within a supportive team environment.

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