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This is a broad, hands-on Senior Finance Manager role within a growing SME. Reporting directly to the Finance Director / CFO, you will own the day-to-day finance engine of the business while also playing a key role in forward-looking financial modelling to support future investment, growth initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
The role suits someone who enjoys being close to the detail but can also step back, model scenarios, and provide commercial insight in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Operational & Financial Control
Full ownership of month-end close, including management accounts, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation of timely, accurate MI with clear commentary for senior stakeholders
Cashflow management, forecasting, and working capital oversight
Oversight of transactional finance (AP/AR/payroll), with the ability to roll sleeves up where required
Maintenance and continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and documentation
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
Build and maintain robust rolling forecasts and cashflow models
Variance analysis vs budget/forecast, translating numbers into insight
Financial Modelling & Investment Support
Develop detailed financial models to assess future investments, new projects, and growth opportunities
Scenario modelling and “what-if” analysis to support strategic decision-making
Support business cases for capital expenditure, acquisitions, or new initiatives
Partner with senior leadership to stress-test assumptions and returns
Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a finance business partner to non-finance leaders
Provide clear, practical financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
Work closely with external advisors (accountants, tax, auditors, funders where applicable)
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
Strong SME background with demonstrable hands-on month-end ownership
Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with the ability to build models from scratch
Comfortable operating across both detail and big-picture analysis
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders in a growing, less structured environment