Finance Manager

Summary: The Finance Manager role at a services business near Camberley involves establishing and managing the core finance function during a period of growth following a private equity acquisition. This newly created 6-month contract position focuses on enhancing financial reporting, governance, and processes. The successful candidate will oversee the general ledger, manage payroll, and contribute to financial analysis and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to build in-house finance capabilities in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and produce timely and accurate monthly management reports, providing key insights into business performance.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance.
• Implement and manage cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other HMRC reporting requirements.
• Liaise with the Group finance function on reporting requirements and group-wide initiatives.
• Support the local Managing Director with financial analysis and decision-making.
• Contribute to the improvement of financial controls and governance.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience running the finance function within a small, owner-led business.
• Strong understanding of general ledger maintenance, management accounting principles, payroll oversight, cash management, and VAT/HMRC reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to produce meaningful management information and financial reports.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a desire to develop within a growing group.

Salary (Rate): 275

City: Camberley

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance