633 Finance Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to join a fast-moving company in the furniture design industry. The role involves managing financial operations and supporting strategic decisions to drive business success.

Client Details

This company designs and produces innovative household products that blend functionality with sleek, modern design. Its range includes items like sensor-activated trash cans, soap dispensers, and organizational tools that aim to simplify daily tasks. The focus is on creating durable, high-quality products with smart features that enhance convenience, efficiency, and hygiene in everyday life.

Description

The key responsibilities of this Finance Manager role will be:

Month-End Management and Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end close processes.
• Manage prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets accounting.
• Deliver reliable monthly flash reports and period-end financial statements.
• Provide insightful month-end commentary and present key findings to Directors, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support cost control initiatives through variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, reviewing accounts payable, factory balances, and pending accounts receivable receipts.
• Assist with financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Receivables and Payables

• Lead the accounts receivable and accounts payable function, managing two direct reports who handle day-to-day transactional activities.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and support to the team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in processing.

Finance Development & Strategic Projects

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing cost control initiatives.
• Develop and implement progressive financial controls and best practices across the business.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to provide financial insights supporting customer programming and business growth initiatives.
• Support management in strategic decision-making through scenario planning, KPI monitoring, and business case analysis.

Compliance and Governance

• Oversee UK and European tax compliance, including VAT, duty, and IOSS submissions.
• Manage annual audit and statutory reporting processes in coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory surveys, including ONS surveys.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Complete pension submissions and other employee benefits reporting.
• Review payroll processes to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with business growth and workforce strategy.

Profile

The successful Finance Manager should have:

* Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, AICPA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification

* 5 years plus accounting experience

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Advanced IT skills, early adopter of new IT platforms

* Curious and ambitious, with strong attention to detail

Job Offer

The successful Finance Manager will receive:

• A competitive salary of up to 75,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed.
• Opportunity to work in the dynamic design sector in central London
• A permanent role with long-term career progression potential.
• A supportive and professional working environment.

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of group management information.
• Oversee credit control, monthly supplier payments, and cash flow management to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and tax laws.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors and other stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Finance Manager
40,000 - 50,000 DOE
Permanent
Nottingham - Office Based
Full Time Monday - Friday

Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a growing, well established manufacturing business in Nottingham. They are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead a small, experienced team whilst monitoring and reporting on the Company's financial performance.
What will the role involve?
* Produce monthly management accountants and year end accounts ready for audit
* Manage the sales and purchase ledgers
* Overseeing the cash flow, budgets and forecasting
* Authorise sales quotations and purchase orders
* Calculate rebates and turnover reports
* Identifying cost saving opportunities and efficiencies
Who are we looking for?
* AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in line managing a team
* Knowledge of Sage 200
* Advanced Excel and reporting skills
* Previous experience in a similar level role essential
What's in it for you?
* Established and ambitious business
* Opportunity to influence and be part of the SLT
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Great company benefits
* Genuine opportunity to further develop your career to Director level!
Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
About Harper Recruitment Group:
Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.
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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 lead financial planning, reporting, and auditing processes while driving improvements in accounting practices and managing a team responsible for payroll, VAT, and compliance.

Finance Manager

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday, fully office-based, with working hours of either 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00
• 50,000 - 60,000 (DOE)
• 28 days holiday allowance inc. bank holidays
• Pension
• Laptop

Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings to the board
• Managing an end-to-end audit process of current systems - while acting as the first point of contact for external auditors
• Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout
• Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts
• Leading the team responsible for payroll, VAT and HMRC processes

Finance Manager

Role Requirements

• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role, within the construction or roofing industry
• Proficient in Sage accounting software
• Ideally well-qualified within the finance industry (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred)
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage audits, payroll, VAT, and HMRC processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills

Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs.

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Finance Manager for a multi-million company based in Birmingham. This innovative and successful business has built a great reputation and gives you a fantastic chance to be apart of an expanding and exciting team.

Main Duties

As a Finance manager , your main duties but not limited to:

• Prepare monthly financial monitoring reports with clear commentary, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper allocation of income and expenditure. Advise the team on correct accounting treatments for any adjustments.
li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes to deliver reliable and timely financial information.
• Produce statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant reporting standards and submission deadlines.
• Provide analysis and financial insights, including variance explanations, to inform management decisions.
• Lead and supervise two finance staff members, covering Accounts Payable/Receivable and Finance Assistant responsibilities.
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Contribute to the preparation, delivery, and explanation of financial information required for audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments (e.g., statutory audits, HMRC reviews, energy compliance assessments).
• Support the organisation’s budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.

Location / Office / Culture

The role offers flexible hours, typically working two days a week in their office based in Birmingham. The company operate from a modern office, with a finance team of circa 10, where collaboration, growth, and meaningful work is highly valued.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

< i>Ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or finalist
• Practical experience working in a management accounting role.
• Background in preparing statutory financial statements would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supervising or managing staff would be an asset.

Why Join the business

• Large, growing Business
• Hybrid Working
• Fantastic managers
• Flexible hours  

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

Ref:  VL56257

NXTGEN are supporting a fast-paced Manufacturing business just north of Thetford with the recruitment of a Finance Manager. This is a visible role within the organisation, giving you regular exposure to the senior leadership and executive team. As Finance Manager, you'll lead a small team responsible for the day-to-day running of finance, ensuring monthly and statutory returns are delivered accurately and on time. With the ongoing support of a Fractional Finance Director, you'll take ownership of the month-end close process and provide detailed financial insight to support business performance. Beyond the numbers, the Finance Manager will work closely with operational and commercial teams to identify efficiencies, highlight potential cost savings, and review product profitability and margins. As the business continues to evolve, you'll also have the chance to shape reporting processes and controls, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and meet the needs of the organisation.

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Preparation of month end Management Accounts and consolidated reports
• Delivery of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, tracking performance vs plan and identifying financial opportunities for the business
• Review commercial and operational performance of the business, analysing product margins, profitability and contract performance
• Manage and deliver rolling cashflow forecasts, ensuring the company is in a strong cash position
• Deliver all statutory fillings for the business on both a quarterly and annual basis
• Work closely with the company owner and Fractional FD to set the business strategy and financial objectives

The successful candidate will ideally be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent). Candidates who are qualified by experience with a proven background in this type of role are also encouraged to apply. You will ideally have experience working within Manufacturing or a product based background, with excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Any previous experience in supplier contract management or negotiation would be significantly advantageous but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for those candidates who are eager to work in a broad and all encompassing Finance Manager role with a real ability to impact the future success and direction of the organisation.

Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualification.

Finance Manager- 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Up to 40k + Benefits | Full-Time | Hybrid
Location: Birmingham

Looking for a role where your skills make a real impact? We're partnering with a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed distribution group that's going from strength to strength. They're seeking a proactive Finance Manager who's ready to take ownership of key financial operations and play a vital role in shaping the business as it grows.

This isn't just about numbers-it's about being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your work will directly influence decision-making and long-term success.

• Be at the heart of a fast-growing, multi-entity business with big ambitions.

• Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to strategic projects.

• Enjoy a hybrid working model and a supportive, team-focused culture.

• Take on a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same.

As aFinance Manager, you'll:

• Lead the month-end process across multiple entities, ensuring everything adds up.

• Produce accurate, consolidated management accounts .

• Support with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning .

• Coordinate audits and maintain strong relationships with external partners.

• Oversee Sage 200 and keep reconciliations in check.

• Deliver daily sales performance updates to keep the business on track.

• Manage the marketing fund and supplier rebate tracker.

• Partner with the Finance Director on ad-hoc analysis and strategic initiatives .

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Solid knowledge of month-end, consolidations, and audits .

• Proficiency with Sage 200 (or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

• A sharp eye for detail, with the confidence to work independently.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• The drive to contribute ideas and add value beyond the day-to-day.

• Salary up to 40k (depending on experience) plus benefits.

• A role where you'll see the direct impact of your work on a growing business.

• A chance to work alongside an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team.

• A collaborative environment that encourages learning and professional development.

If you're a detail-driven finance professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Are you a strategic finance professional looking for your next challenge? Think Office Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and successful family run construction business based in Hockley seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their growing team. 

Before applying please note:

Hours 7.30am - 4.30pm, must be comfortable with an office dog, hybrid working is not compatible with this role

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Reporting to the Finance Director, main duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervise a small team of part-time accounts assistants working on Sage 50 Accounts Professional & a full-time administration assistant
li>Issue Sales Invoices to clients, dealing with credit control
• Reconcile bank current/deposit accounts to Sage 50 accounts
• Collate hours worked for weekly labour- only operatives from site managers, download info onto payroll company platform
• Enter weekly PAYE details onto excel spreadsheet for monthly payments to HMRC
• Experience of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) desirable but training provided
• Ensure new sub-contractors are CIS approved, hold in-date insurance, PQQ completed, accreditations held
• Download weekly pension deductions onto Pension Provider website monthly
• Understand the process of reconciling monthly supplier statements/identify suppliers to pay/copies required/queries
• Instruct new Site Managers of company procedures
• Reconcile credit cards statements x 10 to receipts, enter on excel spreadsheet
• Enter petty cash receipts onto excel spreadsheet
• Ensure agency weekly timesheets are accurately completed & forwarded on
• Claim CITB training grant
• Support accounts assistants training, if required enter purchase invoices, petty cash, credit cards to ensure financial procedures happen in a timely manner

About You

• AAT Qualified with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience in a similar finance role ideally construction related 
li>Excellent leadership and communication skills  li>Ability to work in a fast paced environment  li>Self motivated and and proud to be part of a growing team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, contributory pension scheme
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business
• Modern offices 
li>Secure Parking 

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Think Office Recruitment Ltd to contact you and retain your details.