Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing sustained growth, with ambitious plans and a strong focus on people, culture, and continuous improvement.

The organisation operates across the UK, delivering essential services to a diverse client portfolio and has recently received recognition for its workplace environment and employee engagement.

As Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations while leading and developing a small, office-based finance team. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and supporting wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all core processes

Manage banking activities, including reconciliations and cash flow monitoring

Lead the preparation and processing of customer invoicing on a regular basis, ensuring timely and accurate billing

Oversee purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier transactions are processed effectively

Manage credit control processes to optimise cash collection and reduce risk

Review and reconcile payroll-related financial data on a monthly basis

Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to junior finance team members

Build and maintain strong internal relationships across departments

Act as the key contact for external audit processes, coordinating required information and documentation

Support cash flow planning to maximise liquidity and working capital efficiency

Assist with year-end processes and preparation of statutory financial statements

Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and drive operational efficiencies

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent), finalist will be considered dependant on experience.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically

Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrates a proactive and solutions-focused approach

Experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Advanced Excel skills

Experience using Sage 50 (or similar accounting systems)

Previous experience in a high-growth or dynamic business environment