Senior Qualified Management Accountant / Finance Manager
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- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
A rapidly growing consultancy business based in Esher (Surrey / South West London) is seeking a (Senior) Qualified Management Accountant/ Finance Manager with strong FP&A experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of a lean, high-performing finance function. You will combine hands-on delivery with strategic input, supporting business planning, performance analysis and senior decision-making. The position offers significant exposure to the CFO, Board and Divisional leaders, with clear progression into a broader finance leadership role.
Key responsibilities:
* Hands-on delivery of the day-to-day accounts function
* Managing a small transactional team and overseeing month-end close
* Remaining hands-on across reporting and transactional activities as needed
* Ownership of the annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes
* Development of financial models to support growth and commercial decision-making
* Delivery of monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
* Insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers and working capital
* Partnering with Divisional leaders to support performance and planning
* Acting as deputy to the CFO when required
Essential criteria:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Circa 2-3 years’ post-qualified experience
* Strong management accounting and FP&A background, ideally within consultancy or professional services
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
* Ability to translate financial data into clear, commercial insight for senior stakeholders
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with CFO, Board and non-finance leaders
* Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, small-team environment
This is a key hire within an established and expanding business, offering the opportunity to broaden your remit, increase strategic exposure and develop towards senior finance leadership.
Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits
Working pattern: hybrid, 3 days per week in the office
Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of a lean, high-performing finance function. You will combine hands-on delivery with strategic input, supporting business planning, performance analysis and senior decision-making. The position offers significant exposure to the CFO, Board and Divisional leaders, with clear progression into a broader finance leadership role.
Key responsibilities:
* Hands-on delivery of the day-to-day accounts function
* Managing a small transactional team and overseeing month-end close
* Remaining hands-on across reporting and transactional activities as needed
* Ownership of the annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes
* Development of financial models to support growth and commercial decision-making
* Delivery of monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
* Insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers and working capital
* Partnering with Divisional leaders to support performance and planning
* Acting as deputy to the CFO when required
Essential criteria:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Circa 2-3 years’ post-qualified experience
* Strong management accounting and FP&A background, ideally within consultancy or professional services
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
* Ability to translate financial data into clear, commercial insight for senior stakeholders
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with CFO, Board and non-finance leaders
* Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, small-team environment
This is a key hire within an established and expanding business, offering the opportunity to broaden your remit, increase strategic exposure and develop towards senior finance leadership.
Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits
Working pattern: hybrid, 3 days per week in the office
Job number 3434635
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