Finance Manager

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead a team of 5 Qualified Accountants and oversee the timely, accurate production of monthly management accounts across multiple profit centres. You’ll partner closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and support ongoing change initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Lead, coach and allocate workload across a team of 5
Oversee monthly management accounts and reporting
Ensure balance sheets are fully reconciled with supporting schedules
Payroll to GL reconciliation
Support budgeting and quarterly forecasting
Assist with statutory accounts and audit
Oversee FCA returns (RMAR / Financial Resilience Return), SOX submissions and client money calculations
Drive process improvements and service to internal stakeholders
What we’re looking for

Strong management accounting background with excellent balance sheet control
People management experience
Confident communicator with a proactive, “no surprises” mindset
FCA/SOX exposure helpful but not essential
This role is based in md Essex and has hybrid working.
You must be a Qualified Accountant