927 Finance Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Finance Manager - Joy Group

The Business

Joy Group is a leading independent live events and music company, combining event promotion, and music ventures under one dynamic brand. With a reputation for creativity and excellence, Joy Group delivers innovative live experiences, festivals, and artist-led events that shape the modern music landscape.

Joy Group is part of ATC Group plc, a diversified global music business encompassing artist management, live touring, merchandising, and music services. Being part of the ATC Group provides access to a broad network, deep industry expertise, and a collaborative platform that supports growth across multiple areas of the music and entertainment sectors.

As the business continues to expand its footprint across live music, festivals, and branded entertainment, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to strengthen financial control, enhance reporting, and support commercial decision-making across the Group.

The Team

Finance is central to Joy Group’s growth strategy, providing clear financial insight, driving accountability, and supporting leadership in planning and execution. The Finance Manager will join a small but high-performing team, working closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior management to ensure financial rigour and commercial support across all divisions, including Live Events, Artist Management, and Merchandise.

The Role

The Finance Manager plays a key role in maintaining robust financial processes, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and providing commercial insight across the Group. The position requires a balance between hands-on accounting and strategic business partnering, with a focus on efficiency, control, and supporting operational teams to make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, well-structured accounting systems and records across all business entities.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and consolidated financial reports.
• Deliver accurate and forward-looking cashflow forecasts, integrating data from live events, and artist activities.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, and cashflow performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Partner with senior management and event teams to support commercial decisions, event planning, and investment appraisals.
• Manage the year-end and audit process, including preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax, and other compliance filings, liaising with external advisors as required.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting tools to support growth and efficiency.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintaining budgets whilst reviewing and challenging event profitability, artist settlements, and project performance to ensure commercial viability.
• Manage supplier payments, artist and agent settlements, and ensure strong financial controls across all activities.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential experience:

• Proven experience in a finance management or senior accounting role, ideally within music, live events, or entertainment industries.
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and control processes.
• Demonstrated experience in producing accurate, forward-looking cashflows and providing commercial insight to senior leadership.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and managing audit relationships.
• Strong Excel and accounting system skills; familiarity with cloud-based systems (e.g. Quickbooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Lucanet, or equivalent).
• Experience working with multiple entities or group consolidations.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in music-related financial processes such as ticketing settlements, artist statements, and event reconciliations.
• Understanding of music rights, royalties, and revenue recognition principles.
• Exposure to international VAT, tax, and foreign currency transactions.
• Previous involvement in financial systems integration or process improvement projects.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Commercially minded with an ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Effective business partner, able to engage confidently with both finance and creative teams.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable to the fast-moving nature of live events.
• Comfortable operating across strategic and operational levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional, discreet, and committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical accounting and cashflow forecasting skills.
• Experience gained in both SME and larger corporate environments beneficial.

Reporting Lines

The Finance Manager reports to the CEO of Joy Group and the Group Financial Controller and works closely with the CFO, COO, as well as cross-functionally with artist management, production, and commercial teams.

Rewards, Benefits, and Working Practices:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working (minimum four days per week in the Brighton office).
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Access to tickets for live events, festivals, and music experiences.
• Supportive, creative working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Finance Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Finance Manager ideally with experience of working for a Charity to manage, control and administer all finance matters for the organisation.

Salary: 45,000-50,000 (Hybrid)

Location: Trowbridge office & Hybrid working

Overview:

The Finance Manager will manage, control and administer all financial matters for the organisation, maintaining all financial records as required in compliance with regulatory and best practice procedures and long term plans.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Preparation of year-end accounts up to and including provisional balance sheet
• Preparation of monthly accounts, cash flow forecast and fund reports for trustees, senior management team and project managers
• Liaison with employees regarding any relevant financial issues, e.g. expenses. This role involves working closely with the CEO, as part of the senior management team and with the Trustee Board Finance Sub Committee

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare annual financial statements in line with Charity SORP, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts, offering financial insights to support strategic planning.
• Manage financial reporting for contracts and grants, liaising with stakeholders and funders.
• Attend Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings responding to questions and queries for information that may arise.

Financial Operations

• Process payroll, ensuring compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations and accurate allocation of costs to contracts and projects.
• Treasury management for funds on deposit and assets in accordance with board approved policies.
• Implement robust financial controls to safeguard assets and maintain efficiency.
• Strengthen financial governance through the implementation of policies and controls.
• Maintain effective financial procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Oversee financial systems and ensure seamless integration with ICT infrastructure.

Budgeting & Value for Money

• Provide budget holders with financial planning support, ensuring effective budget management.
• Collate and prepare annual budget and three-year forecasts.
• Develop financial strategies to optimize resource use and achieve value for money.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality.

Finance Team Leadership & Management

• Provide line management to finance team members, ensuring appropriate support, delegation, and oversight of activities.
• Foster a positive team culture, ensuring continuous development and professional growth of finance staff.
• Monitor performance, set objectives, and provide guidance to enable team members to achieve excellence.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across the wider organization.

This role will require a DBS check.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification in finance/accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Experience in charity accounting and financial reporting, including Charity SORP compliance.
• Expertise in preparing management accounts and budget forecasts.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and taxation regulations.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ICT management, ensuring operational effectiveness.
• Ability to implement financial controls and risk management strategies.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with contract financial reporting and grant management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Come and Join UWC Atlantic College as their next Finance Manager

An amazing college with Charitable status

About Our Client

UWC Atlantic is a world-renowned international boarding school Based in the 12th-century St Donat's Castle, in a 122 acre campus, on the South Wales coast line where students aged 16-19 from over 90 countries come for two years to live, learn and work together in a dynamic learning landscape. UWC Atlantic offers a unique and inspiring setting for learning and personal growth.

As the founding college of the United World Colleges (UWC) global education movement, it was established in 1962 and its mission is to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC empowers bridge-builders, systems changers and compassionate global citizens through the delivery of a pioneering and distinctive IB (International Baccalaureate) educational model.Transformative Education for Global Impact positions the college as a pioneer within the education world, including an innovative new educational pathway developed in partnership with the International Baccalaureate.

Job Description

Come and join UWC Atlantic College as their next Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the College's financial operations.

This is a key leadership position within the organisation, providing the opportunity to lead and manage the end-to-end financial function. The role requires strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, fostering effective partnerships across the College and with external partners

The role will be responsible for;

• Assist with the production and review of the Management Accounts for the College.
• Drive improvements across the Finance function through developments of processes, controls and systems as well as leading on innovation and the delivery of digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide monthly financial analysis in relation to admissions, fundraising and investments.
• Lead monthly meetings with budget holders and heads of departments on finance reporting.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting processes.
• Completion of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee responsibilities of the financial aspects related to fee income, including invoicing, Credit control, debt collection and stakeholder relationship management.
• Responsible for reporting on capital investments and capital expenditure
• Support the project management of major capital projects.
• Act as a lead on the preparation and delivery of the annual external audit.
• Prepare draft statutory accounts.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent .
• Experience in financial management, ideally within the not-for-profit sector/charity sectors, however all sectors will be considered.
• Be happy to "roll up your sleeves" and get stuck in.
• Excellent systems, controls and process improvement skills.
• Proven experience in budget preparation, management, and reporting to ensure effective financial oversight
• A meticulous approach to detail and accuracy in all financial matters.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and interpreting complex financial data to support effective decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young adults

What's on Offer

A competitive salary of 50,000 per annum.

Full time, 35 hours per week

Auto Enrolment into a contributory Pension Scheme

You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service, plus public holidays and UWC Atlantic Winter break (normally 2 weeks)

1 Complimentary meal provided during working hours whilst on site.

Hybrid working, 4 days on site per week

Access to Equipsme healthcare benefit

Death in service benefit

Access to learning and development opportunities

Access to gym and swimming pool

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Finance Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: 70,000 - 85,000

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing house builder based in Leicestershire. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a key role with responsibility for leading day-to-day finance operations, delivering accurate and timely management information, and supporting commercial and operational decision-making across the business.

This position will suit a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with teams on-site to drive performance, efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs, and key financial analysis to support senior leadership.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management processes.
* Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight, support project appraisals, and challenge assumptions.
* Maintain balance sheet integrity and ensure accurate reporting of site and project performance.
* Drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting systems.
* Manage and develop a small finance team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
* Support the Finance Director with strategic initiatives, business planning, and system enhancements.

About You:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience.
* Proven background as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller within housebuilding, construction, or a related sector.
* Strong management accounting and business partnering skills, with commercial acumen.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Highly organised and detail-focused, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
* Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.

What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary between 70,000 - 85,000 depending on experience.
* Opportunity to lead and develop the finance function within a growing housebuilder.
* Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Joe Gorman
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This growing, market-leading organisation based in Surbiton are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining a high growth global business that offers a great working culture and career progression. Furthermore, this role is mostly office based however does offer flexible working and are currently trailing several hybrid working alternatives. A brilliant role for someone with prior experience in managing a team and is seeking their next challenge.

Job Title :    Finance Manager

Job Type :    Permanent, full time

Location :    Surbiton, Surrey

Salary :    £40,000 - £0,000 per annum

Reference no :   15910

Finance Manager – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working structure
• 9-5.30 working hours 
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Finance Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Finance and will be responsible for managing a team of 5. You will be a pivotal player in the finance team and will play a key role in supporting both personal & business growth.  Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a finance team of 5 and overseeing performance management and wellbeing.
• Develop team capability and independence by coaching the finance team to make decisions confidently and solve problems proactively.
• Design and deliver group training sessions on technical and soft skills.
• Provide structured feedback and design progression pathways to help the team grow.
• Position finance as a trusted partner, building strong relationships across the business.
• Manage the payment run process including detailed review of schedules prepared by Finance Assistants.
• Oversee the Credit Control strategy, ensure proactive client management and dealing with urgent issues.
• Provide oversight and guidance on finance authorisations and approvals.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Team management experience is essential
• QBE or part qualified individuals will be considered
• Strong excel skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with Bristol City Council in their search for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role:

Role: Finance Manager - Adults Social Care

Location: Hybrid/Bristol

Salary: 53,807 - 57,884

Reporting to: Business Partner

Overview:

• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities & values
• Manage and deliver 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
• Identify, develop & support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the organisation
• Provide a key consultative role in the strategic & operational development of wide-ranging services

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services
• Progress key internal & external financial documents for your respective area of the portfolio
• Manage & motivate staff, ensuring robust management and supervisory practices are undertaken, learning & development proactively supported and to provide coaching and mentoring as appropriate
• Support and embed culture of budget holder empowerment and delivery of value for money, including application of benchmarking
• Provision of insightful predictive analytics, utilising economic, social, & demographic data and commercial acumen to support business development and income improvements across the organisation
• Lead on the co-ordination & production of the in-year monitoring reports, ensuring key monthly financial monitoring tasks assigned are achieved to a high quality
• Lead on the collation of detailed revenue budgets including growth & transformation cost & efficiency programmes
• Update & publish the annual budget monitoring timetable, briefing all service finance business partnering teams & ensuring service managers & director sign-off is achieved
• Develop & support on the detailed revenue and/or capital budgets for inclusion within the budget, in liaison with Heads of Service & Business Partners, and in line with the MTFP, Capital Strategy & transformation, efficiency programmes
• Ensure service managers/directors have a thorough understanding and acceptance of their detailed budgets through workshops and other similar processes

Person specification:

• CCAB qualified
• Locality authority experience
• Background in a Financial Management/Business Partnering role within Adults Social Care
• Experience of planning, motivating & controlling the work of a diverse team of Finance staff
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders with a varying degree of understanding of financial matters
• Expertise in budget preparation, analysing and monitoring complex budgets
• Project accounting experience including business cases and benefit realisation
• Producing and analysing complex financial reports
• Financial modelling

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

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Financial Controller

Location: Kidderminster (on-site, 5 days per week)
Salary: £55,000 - £0,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A successful and growing SME with ambitious expansion plans is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function. With a current turnover of around 0 million and clear growth objectives, both organically and through acquisition, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business on an exciting upward trajectory.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for "anything with a sign in front of it." This is a hands-on, varied role offering genuine influence and visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of day-to-day finance operations, including management accounts, financial reporting, and budgeting.

Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Produce monthly management accounts, board packs, and insightful analysis to support decision-making.

Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and working capital management.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including payroll, VAT, and audit.

Partner with senior management to support commercial decisions and drive profitability.

Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, banks, and advisors.

Support growth initiatives including financial planning for acquisitions.

Review and enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or QBE with strong all-round SME experience.

Hands-on and commercially aware. Comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels.

Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team.

Strong analytical skills and ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Proficient with accounting systems and Excel, with an eye for process improvement.

Ambitious, proactive, and keen to make an impact in a growing business.

What's on Offer

5,000 - 0,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Full-time, permanent role (office-based, 5 days per week).

The chance to take ownership of the finance function and shape how it supports the business.

A leadership role in a company with strong growth potential and an entrepreneurial culture.

Business Finance Manager – Join a Fast-Growing, High-Profile Events Partner

Event Support Team is a trusted partner to some of the UK’s most prestigious events. We deliver market-leading logistics, infrastructure, and operational support that enable world-class experiences for clients and audiences alike.

As our business expands, we’re looking for a commercially savvy Business Finance Manager to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape financial strategy, drive growth, and ensure operational and regulatory excellence across the organisation.

The Role

As our Business Finance Manager , you will lead the finance function with strategic insight, robust financial control, and strong governance. Working closely with the Board and senior leaders, you’ll help position the business for sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and financial success.

This is a high-profile, hands-on role for a results-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, creating a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration

• Oversee financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management to guide business decisions

• Deliver accurate management accounts and insightful reporting for senior leadership and the Board

• Drive financial strategy to support long-term growth, profitability, and operational efficiency

• Manage statutory accounts, VAT, tax compliance, and external audit processes

• Oversee payroll and ensure adherence to employment and financial legislation

• Champion compliance across all operational areas, maintaining regulatory, contractual, and governance standards

• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and financial performance

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

• Significant experience in senior finance or leadership roles

• Strong technical accounting expertise with a proven track record of driving financial performance

• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills at Board level

• Commercially minded, able to balance risk management with growth opportunities

• Experience in events, logistics, or other fast-paced operational sectors is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£55K–£65K DOE)

• Company pension scheme

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• On-site parking at our Exhall head office

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, ambitious company

• Collaborative, professional culture where your expertise will be valued and rewarded