Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a thriving business in Chippenham to recruit a newly created Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in a period of exciting transformation and growth. This position offers an opportunity for someone who enjoys a change-focused, fast-paced SME environment and wants to further develop their finance expertise in a collaborative team. The Finance Manager role would suit someone that is stepping up into their first Finance Manager position and someone that has recently qualified (3+ years PQE) within industry or practice. The salary is between £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits and will be office based initially with potential to work from home 1-2 day in the long term.


Key Responsibilities


The main duties of the Finance Manager will consist of:
*Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
*Lead efficient close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting
*Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management activities
*Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements
*Identify and implement process improvements and drive digitisation/automation within finance
*Support the development of KPIs and dashboards for performance monitoring
*Managing, supporting and developing a small team
*Deliver strategic support as part of a finance transformation road map
*Partner across the business to deliver financial insights that drive value creation and support sustainable growth


Requirements


To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience:
*ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified with 3 years PQE, newly qualified or finalist will also be considered
*Experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar finance leadership role within an SME or growth-focused business
*Strong technical skills in accounting, reporting, and financial controls
*Proven record of process improvement and operational optimisation
*Proactive approach and forward thinking
*Confident communicator, experienced in business partnering


Salary & Benefits


*£50,000 - £60,000 annual salary
*Annual bonus scheme
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
*Employer pension contribution
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Employee recognition events
*On site parking
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