Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 DOE
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP Permanent, Full Time

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established regional business. You'll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function.

You'll lead weekly and monthly reporting processes, manage budgets and forecasts, and provide insight that drives regional performance. This role blends operational oversight with hands-on finance work and is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities
Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions
Lead the finance team, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
Manage monthly, half-year, and year-end reporting, liaising with external auditors
Oversee cash management, working capital, and compliance with governance standards
Streamline processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across the finance function
Produce management reports and deliver clear financial commentary for stakeholders
Support audits and joint venture reporting where applicable
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for systems and reporting

About You
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Strong management accounting experience in reporting, cash management, and forecasting
Proven experience leading a finance team
Excellent Excel and systems knowledge
Strong analytical skills with commercial awareness
Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

Desirable:
Joint venture accounting experience
Construction or housebuilding background
Knowledge of VAT, DRC, CIS
Familiarity with COINS or similar ERP systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing regional business, influence strategic financial decisions, and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. You'll have ownership, lead a dedicated finance team, and be empowered to drive real impact.

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to (url removed)