The RoleThis 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational & 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)
About You*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