Finance Manager

A well-established, fast-growing business in the services sector, based in Birmingham, is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to support its ambitious Finance Director in the next stage of its growth journey. With turnover approaching £30 million, the company is entering an exciting period of development and transformation, making this a prime opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

The Role

This is a hands-on, varied Finance Manager role that would suit a commercially minded individual with strong fundamentals in double-entry, management accounts, audit preparation, and team leadership. You’ll work closely with the Finance Director on key strategic projects, while also ensuring the robustness of day-to-day financial operations of a team of 5.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile the monthly management accounts and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes, ensuring compliance and best practices.

• Support the preparation for audit, liaising with external auditors and ensuring readiness.

• Lead and develop a small finance team, providing support and clear direction.

• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journals.

• Provide analytical support and insights to the FD and wider business to inform strategic decisions.

About You

• A part/fully qualified or QBE accountant with strong double-entry and technical accounting skills.

• Demonstrated experience producing full management accounts and supporting external audits.

• Proven track record of managing or mentoring finance teams and working with a time and attendance system.

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and eager to grow with the business.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in a thriving business with serious growth ambitions. You’ll work alongside a driven and commercially astute FD, gaining exposure to high-level strategy while also influencing the development of financial operationsAlong with playing a key part in implementing departmental finance business partnering across the company.