Finance Manager

Location: Epsom
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for an opportunity to broaden your responsibilities and progress towards a future Finance Director position?

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within a growing SME. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and managing a Finance Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys operating in a commercially focused environment and wants to be involved in key business projects, including the implementation of a new ERP system over the coming months.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function while providing accurate financial information and insight to support business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day finance function, including cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Producing monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including scenario planning.
• Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, monitoring liquidity and funding requirements.
• Producing weekly sales forecasts and commercial analysis in collaboration with operational teams.
• Managing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinating payroll information for submission to outsourced payroll providers.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns while ensuring ongoing compliance with financial regulations.
• Managing the year-end process and liaising with external accountants.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting the migration from Sage 200 to a new ERP platform.
• Managing, mentoring and developing the Finance Assistant.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and business support to senior management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant finance and bookkeeping experience within an SME environment.
• Strong Sage 200 experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Experience

• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Previous experience producing management accounts.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff.
• Experience using Webex.
• Involvement in finance system or ERP implementations.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and influence strategic decisions.
• Clear progression pathway towards a future Finance Director role.
• Exposure to a major ERP implementation project.
• A varied and commercially focused position within a growing SME.
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your leadership skills, and grow your career within a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.