Full job descriptionFinance Manager (Part-Time 30 hours per week)
Location: East Ipswich (Remote with site visits as required)
Salary: £48,000 pro rata (£32,000 per annum)
Contract: Part-time (4 days per week, 30 hours)
Reporting to: Group Finance Director
Systems: Sage 200, Sage Payroll
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic growth across the group. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys contributing beyond finance into wider business operations, including HR and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Cash Flow Management
*Oversee group cash flow, revenue forecasting, and remote banking activities
*Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and forecasts
*Lead month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
*Review outsourced bookkeeping and payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
*Carry out payroll checks and manage expenses
Commercial & Strategic Support
*Partner with Directors on business planning, investment decisions, and future growth
*Provide insight into financial performance and identify opportunities for new revenue streams
*Support strategic decision-making across the business
Operational Oversight
*Manage supplier and contractor relationships
*Oversee HR processes including contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employee matters (with external support where required)
*Contribute to stock management and operational strategy
Team Leadership
*Lead and support two direct reports within the finance team
*Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Key Requirements
*Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
*Strong background across finance, HR, and business operations
*Experience producing management accounts and forecasting
*Proficient in Sage 200 and Sage Payroll
*Confident overseeing outsourced finance functions
*Comfortable working autonomously in a remote capacity, with occasional site visits
*Must live within 1 hour of Woodbridge and have access to own transport, as the requirement for location is to ensure the ability to attend site quickly and easily when needed
Personal Attributes
*Commercially astute and strategically minded
*Proactive, hands-on approach
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
*20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
*NEST pension scheme
*Flexible, predominantly remote working model
*Laptop and printer provided