Full job descriptionRobert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits.


Key Responsibilities


The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of:


*Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing, tenders and strategic decision-making.
*Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.
*Managing and developing the finance team, providing coaching, guidance and performance management to support high-quality delivery and professional development.
*Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and the integration of Finance across the wider business.
*Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.
*Supporting with strategic projects and deputise when required, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.


About you..


To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:


*Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.
*Experience managing or supervising a finance team.
*Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.
*Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.
*Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Strong relationship building skills.
*Good attention to detail.
*An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.
Salary & Benefits


*£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary
*Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
*25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
*Pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Cycle to work scheme
*Holiday purchase scheme
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