Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast‑growing UK-based services organisation who are undergoing significant expansion and organisational transformation.

Our client is now seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function across two operating entities. This role offers the rare opportunity to combine operational finance responsibility with meaningful strategic impact.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, delivering accurate and insightful reporting, and partnering with senior leadership to drive business performance.

This is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both hands‑on work and strategic thinking, and wants to be part of a business on a strong upward trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Core Financial Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Produce financial dashboards for leadership and board use
• Manage VAT returns, payroll journals and statutory compliance
• Oversee the annual audit and liaise with external advisors

Operational Finance Oversight

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and cash requirements
• Oversee invoicing, credit control and supplier payments
• Support implementation of new finance systems and tools
• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and process improvements

Commercial Insight & Business Support

• Support business planning, growth modelling and investment decisions
• Prepare finance packs for board, investor and lender meetings
• Evaluate ROI on internal projects or new initiatives
• Assist with pricing and commercial analysis

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing compliance with UK financial regulations

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting & reporting
• Excellent understanding of VAT, UK compliance and statutory requirements
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Confident using finance systems and implementing improvements

Key Attributes

• Commercially astute with a proactive, problem‑solving approach
• High integrity and ownership of financial outcomes
• Clear communicator
• Hands‑on, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑moving setting
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail