Finance Manager

Finance Manager

ProTalent is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking business in their search for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role where you ll be responsible for the end-to-end financial operations, reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a dedicated team of five across finance and debt management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable finance professional to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing, fast-paced organisation.

As Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of the financial function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic financial insight. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the preparation and posting of journals

• Leading the full Sage-based month-end process

• Maintaining and reconciling the monthly balance sheet

• Producing Profit & Loss reports with commentary

• Creating monthly finance reports for senior leadership

• Monitoring financial health and ensuring solvency

• Preparing and submitting FCA RMAR returns

• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations

• Developing and maintaining forecasts and budgets

• Conducting variance analysis to support business decisions

• Producing Board Packs with financial results and strategic insight

• Contributing to long-term planning via performance and KPI reporting

• Overseeing daily and long-term cashflow

• Authorising payment runs, ensuring financial alignment

• Responding to ad-hoc reporting requests

• Maintaining company MI reports

• Calculating company bonuses based on performance metrics

• Leading and developing a team of five

• Setting objectives, conducting reviews, and supporting development

• Fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding (FCA exposure highly desirable)

• Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel

• Skilled in producing management accounts, forecasts, and board-level reports

• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a finance team

• Highly organised, analytical, and proactive

• Work directly with senior leadership and influence company strategy

• Lead and shape a committed finance team

• Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and growing environment

• Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and professional growth

If you are interested in hearing more apply now.