Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Dudley

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.

Develop and implement enhanced monthly reporting to provide deeper insight into business performance.

Reduce month-end timelines through effective process improvements and workflow optimisation.

Support administrators and interim senior finance leadership during company administration and investor due diligence processes.

Assist with transition of remaining entities onto a new finance system.

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants and transactional finance staff.

Support team members undertaking professional qualifications through apprenticeship programmes.

Recruit, train, and upskill team members to take on increased responsibility.

Lead the finance team through complex organisational change, including administration and acquisition.

Lead the development and enhancement of the Access finance system.

Identify, design, and implement multiple process improvements

Support migration activities associated with new finance systems and reporting tools.

Act as a finance business partner to stakeholders across the organisation.

Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making.

Supply financial information for divisional presentations and operational reviews.

Assist with financial aspects of service contract demobilisation and transition.

Key Skills & Experience

Fully qualified accountant.

Proven experience in management accounts leadership roles within fast-paced, multi-entity environments.

Strong background in financial reporting, process redesign, and system optimisation.

Experienced in supporting businesses through administration, acquisition, or major transformation.

Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Demonstrated capability in leading and developing finance teams.

Strong systems knowledge, including Access finance systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Resilient and adaptable, particularly during periods of significant organisational change.

Proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

Exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Highly organised with strong leadership and prioritisation skills.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates