717 Finance Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting an Finance Manager to join their team on a temporary - permanent basis. This is a part-time position working 22 hours per week across 3 days (Fridays essential) starting ASAP. Paying 19.75 - 23.38 per hour (38,000 - 45,000 pro rata) depending on experience.

Working in a team of 2 with 1 direct report, your key duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, and monitoring.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Present findings to the board and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and manage stakeholders.
• Handle payroll, VAT, HMRC returns and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and audit processes.
• Ensure legal compliance and build external relationships.
• Drive improvements in accounting practices.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Finance Manager position:

• AAT level 4 qualified
• Previous experience in a similar role essential
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in using Sage, Excel, Word, Access and Paperless
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Finance Manager position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch. #accountsjobs

• Own the end-to-end bookkeeping and financial accounting for the organisation
• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheet reports with commentary
• Manage cashflow and maintain detailed cash forecasts
• Deliver department-level budgets
• Take full responsibility for invoicing, uploading, and credit control, including chasing outstanding payments
• Oversee all purchasing and ensure robust tracking of procurement activity
• Ensure timely submission of VAT returns, payroll, and other statutory reports
• Lead financial planning and analysis, providing detailed reporting for leadership
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, processes, and compliance protocols

Finance Manager

Our client is a leading commercial roofing refurbishment specialist, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions across the UK.

They are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing team. You will be responsible for managing the company's finance function, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning, while ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making.

*Part-time applications will also be considered

Finance Manager

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday, either 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00
• Fully office based, with the potential to work from home once per week if it's essential
• Up to 55,000 (dependent on experience)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Electric vehicle
• 21 days holiday +

Finance Manager 50k

Hybrid

Lancaster

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge?
We're partnering with an impressive, growing business right in the heart of Lancaster, and this is your chance to make a real impact in a senior role at the centre of their success.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to an engaging and supportive Head of Finance, you'll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as well as leading the production of insightful management accounts-with commentary that really drives decision making across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Full responsibility for AP and AR processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis
• Supporting the Head of Finance in shaping financial strategy and process improvements
• Acting as a key point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Driving financial discipline and helping the wider team understand the numbers behind the business

What We're Looking For

• A qualified (or finalist) accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience
• Proven track record in producing management accounts with insightful commentary
• Confident working across AP / AR processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Strong communicator who can build relationships across all levels of the business
• Proactive, commercially minded, and eager to take ownership in a fast-moving environment

Why Join?

This is more than just a finance role-you'll be joining a business with ambition, a supportive culture, and genuine opportunities to develop your career. You'll work closely with an inspiring Head of Finance who values collaboration, professional growth, and empowering their team to succeed.

If you're ready to step into a senior finance role where your expertise will be recognised and your voice will be heard, we'd love to hear from you.

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of an industrial and manufacturing organisation in Chester. This position focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

We're partnering with a well-established, innovation-driven global manufacturer based in Chester, that's delivering cutting-edge solutions across industries-from clean energy to advanced automation.

With a proud history and a forward-looking strategy, this business is investing heavily in people, systems, and process excellence -and right now, their UK finance team is looking for an experienced professional to help shape the future.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of financial operations across two UK entities, with broad responsibility spanning credit control, payroll postings, reporting, reconciliations, and strategic financial analysis to support pricing and capital investment decisions.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:

• Prepare and analyse cost reports to support decision-making processes.
• Monitor and manage inventory valuation and standard costing procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the accounting and finance department.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
• Hands on duties across transactional finance and payroll postings
• Collaborate with production teams to review and improve cost efficiency measures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, focusing on cost accounting aspects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven experience in cost accounting within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• A strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• A degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 45,000 to 50,000 per annum.
• A permanent role offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Generous holiday leave and additional employee benefits.
• An opportunity to work in Chester within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• A supportive work environment within the accounting and finance department.

If you are a detail-oriented Finance Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team.

Must have local authority experience

To provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities, and values. To take a proactive approach in managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control.

Be an integral member of the finance management team, identifying, developing, and supporting opportunities and supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the Council including debt management and governance. Provide a key consultative role in the strategic and operational development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder's specialist expertise and provide confident and clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Avalon are currently seeking a Chartered Finance Manager to undertake a six-month interim assignment for a Social Housing provider in the North East of England.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Finance Manager to join one of our partners on a six-month contract. As a supported housing provider, they are committed to making a positive impact on the community. This hybrid role, based in Seaham, will be crucial in helping enhance their financial processes and strategic planning.

The Role

The Finance Manager is a key position that will see you involved in a variety of high-impact tasks:

• Assisting in the automation of financial processes.
• Running and analysing key management reports.
• Performing stress testing on financial models and projects.
• Creating detailed board papers and reports.
• Scrutinising projects and delivery methods to ensure financial efficiency.

Salary information

• Job Title: Finance Manager
• Contract: Six-month interim contract.
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid working model.
• Location: Based in Seaham.
• Salary: Circa 45-50,000 though conversations on day-rates are welcome

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Chartered status.
• Experience working with or a strong understanding of the housing or public sector is desirable.

How to Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Matt at Avalon for a confidential discussion.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Finance Manager | Leeds | 55,000 - 65,000 | 10%+ Bonus, Car Allowance, Good Pension | 25 days holiday + BH | Hybrid (4:1) | A Household Name in UK FMCG

We are exclusively partnered with one of the UK's most recognised businesses on an exciting new Finance Manager opportunity. This role offers the chance to partner with a large division, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders who will genuinely value your insight. While the organisation is large in scale, the high-performing team are down-to-earth, and has strong prospects for progression given the strategic focus on this business unit.

The Role

• Partner with senior leadership to drive value, identify risks/opportunities, and challenge plans
• Lead financial planning (long-range, annual, and short-term) across revenue and costs
• Build and maintain models to support pricing, range, and trading strategy
• Deliver clear reporting and insights to senior finance and trading leaders
• Own month-end performance reviews, ensuring results are understood and acted upon
• Translate data and analysis into commercial outcomes in partnership with finance and analytics teams
• Support investment appraisals for key operational and customer-focused projects
• Contribute to a high-performing finance community, sharing best practices and driving improvement

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role within retail, FMCG, or large-scale consumer sectors
• Strong communicator, confident in influencing senior stakeholders and presenting complex financials in a clear, engaging way
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with a track record of supporting strategic decisions
• Curious, proactive, and commercially minded, able to challenge the status quo and drive change
• Collaborative and resilient, with a growth mindset and passion for delivering results that matter to customers and the business

What's on Offer

• 55,000 - 65,000 salary + Great benefits
• Opportunity to shape pricing, range, and trading strategies in one of the UK's biggest retailers
• Be part of a strong, collaborative finance team with clear career progression
• Hybrid working (4:1 ratio)

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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