Finance Manager

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll provide hands-on leadership, commercial challenge, and financial insight across the business. You'll deputise for the FD's where needed and play a key role in shaping financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Support the FD in running an effective, well-organised finance function
Cover the FD when needed, keeping the department running smoothly
Lead monthly forecasting and contribute to medium- and long-term planning
Attend review and valuation meetings, bringing sharp financial challenge
Oversee financial reporting and analysis across the division
Manage payment and payroll processes accurately and on time
Spot, escalate and resolve issues with financial or operational impact
Keep divisional systems current and compliant with group policies
Prepare board reports and present to senior leadership
Drive ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiativesKey Requirements

Fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a senior commercial finance role
A natural leader, confident, decisive and resilient
Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels
Highly numerate, tech-savvy, and a clear communicator of complex data
Proven track record in budgeting, cost control and hitting deadlines
A team builder, someone who coaches and brings the best out of othersAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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