Finance Manager

Birmingham

£50,000 - £55,000

Company Profile

A professional services business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role, offering responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance while partnering with senior leadership to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful financial insight. You will manage a small team and play a key role in strengthening processes, controls, and overall financial performance.

What’s on Offer?

• Birthday off
• Office Based
• Free parking
• Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function within a growing legal practice

What will you do as a Finance Manager?

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function
• Manage and support a small finance team
• Supervise purchase ledger and sales ledger activities
• Ensure accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow monitoring
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and procedures
• Oversee bank reconciliations and transactional accuracy
• Support with audit processes and liaise with external accountants
• Maintain financial data within Xero and drive system efficiencies
• Provide financial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Remain hands-on where needed across transactional finance

What do you need as a Finance Manager?

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior finance role
• Strong management accounts and reporting experience
• Comfortable overseeing transactional finance and supporting a team
• Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Able to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

Job ID: 10722