709 Finance Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

NXTGEN are recruiting a Finance Manager for a fast-growing manufacturing SME. This newly created Finance Manager role offers the chance to take ownership of the finance function, play a key part in commercial decision-making, and lead a small but committed team. The Finance Manager will also drive improvements across reporting, processes, and controls during an exciting period of change and investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts (including group consolidations)
• Improve management information reporting to strengthen KPI and trend analysis
• Support annual budgets and forecasting, reporting performance against targets with clear financial insight
• Deliver rolling cash flow forecasts and manage day-to-day cash flow
• Oversee supplier

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Financial/Accounts Payable Manager to join our UK Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about process improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality financial reporting.

You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes. Your responsibilities will include:

Driving automation and continuous improvement across finance operations.

Delivering process change initiatives and training across the wider organisation.

Partnering with stakeholders, both finance and non-finance, to provide insight and support.

Supporting, training, and developing our AR and AP specialists.

Overseeing daily ledger operations, ensuring accuracy and continuity.

Monitoring KPIs, identifying improvements, and championing change.

Acting as the first point of escalation for ledger queries and safeguarding ledger integrity.

Leading weekly ledger review meetings and ensuring policy compliance.

Supporting the Management Accounts team with timely and accurate compliance returns.

Ensuring strong internal controls and balance sheet integrity.

Working with external auditors, tax teams, and global finance colleagues.

Preparing monthly financial reports and reviewing key statements and

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to grow year-on-year, our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to bring their financial operations in-house. This role will be pivotal in implementing Xero accounting software, analysing project profitability, and supporting strategic decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

You will work closely with operational teams to ensure financial visibility across all projects, helping the business identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

System Implementation & Management

• Lead the setup and integration ofXeroaccounting software.
• Migrate existing Excel-based records into Xero and establish best practices.

Project & Job Costing

• Analyse costs associated with individual Ventilation projects.
• Break down and categorise costs to provide detailed visibility into each component of project spend.
• Track profitability and identify underperforming jobs.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor financial performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Create and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Work closely with MD heads to align financial plans with operational goals.

Cost Analysis & Financial Insights

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across projects and departments.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business decisions.
• Advise on pricing strategies and margin improvement.
• Support strategic planning with financial data and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar finance role within anSME
• Strong understanding ofproject costing,budgeting, andforecasting.
• Experience implementing or managingXeroor similar accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience).

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a fast growing manufacturing company based in West London. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team.
• Preparing monthly management accounts for multi-entities.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly project costing, recharges and comparison to budget with variance analysis.
• Preparing weekly cashflows for subsidiaries .
• Preparing monthly reporting packs and various balance sheet.
• VAT and intrastate reporting.
• Assisting in annual audit process.
• Support Commercial teams with information used for budgeting and forecasting.,
• Ensuring compliance with financial internal controls and policies are maintained across the board.
• Identifying and driving process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience of managing full production of management accounts in fast growing companies.

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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 14.5 hours per week across 2 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

My client is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take a leading role in shaping and strengthening their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, hands-on finance professional who thrives on implementing processes and driving improvements. This is a high growth company with solid investment and high growth plans for the future.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be instrumental in establishing and embedding best-practice financial processes and procedures, ensuring robust controls and efficient reporting. You will oversee and support two members of the finance team, fostering their development while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing finance processes, systems, and controls
• Managing and mentoring a team of two finance staff
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Preparing and delivering ad hoc financial analysis and reports for the Senior Management Team
• Supporting decision-making with insightful commentary and recommendations
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies

About You

We are looking for someone who is both detail-oriented and commercially minded, able to balance hands-on delivery with strategic improvements.

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in management accounts and financial reporting
• Track record of implementing or improving finance processes and controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Previous people management experience

Why Join ?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a growing organisation. You'll have the autonomy to shape the finance function, influence senior stakeholders, and build a high-performing team, while gaining exposure to a broad range of business activities.

On Offer

• Salary c 50k plus bonus
• Hybrid / Flexible Working
• 25 days holidays
• Pension

For immediate consideration please send your CV to Suzanne at Agility.

• Lead on monthly management accounts, KPIs, dashboards, and cash flow projections
• Oversee budget preparation and monitoring to support strategic decision‑making
• Develop and enhance financial systems and provide training to colleagues
• Support year‑end financial statements and regulatory returns
• Manage project accounting for development schemes
• Mentor and lead a high‑performing finance team
• Deputise for the Head of Finance and liaise with auditors, bankers, HMRC, and other key stakeholders

• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with experience at a similar level
• Experienced in management accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Highly proficient in Excel and confident with financial systems
• A strong communicator and natural leader

• Enhanced holiday packages
• Company sick pay scheme
• Home office work