Finance Manager
Posted Today by KennedyPearce Consulting
£85,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Manager role is a 9-month fixed-term contract within a growing SME in the energy sector, focusing on managing financial operations and providing strategic insights during a critical growth phase. The position requires a hands-on finance professional adept at overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and deliver results efficiently. This role is pivotal in supporting the company's financial health and strategic decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and financial regulations.
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and policies.
- Prepare and update budgets and rolling forecasts during the contract period.
- Monitor financial performance against targets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Support business leaders with financial insights for operational decision-making.
- Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity needs.
- Optimize working capital to support business operations and short-term projects.
- Provide financial input on business planning, project evaluation, and investment analysis.
- Support profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.
- Assist with fundraising, grant applications, or investor reporting if required.
- Review and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Support implementation or optimization of accounting/ERP systems where needed.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector advantageous.
- Previous SME experience, able to balance strategic and operational finance.
Salary (Rate): £85,000.00 yearly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
My client is a growing SME in the energy sector, focused on energy services, committed to delivering sustainable and innovative energy solutions. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a 9-month fixed-term contract to manage financial operations and provide strategic insights during a critical growth and project phase.
Role Overview: The Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations, from day-to-day accounting and cash flow management to budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic decision-making. This temporary role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional comfortable operating in a dynamic SME environment and able to deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and financial regulations.
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and policies.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare and update budgets and rolling forecasts during the contract period.
- Monitor financial performance against targets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Support business leaders with financial insights for operational decision-making.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity needs.
- Optimize working capital to support business operations and short-term projects.
- Strategic Finance
- Provide financial input on business planning, project evaluation, and investment analysis.
- Support profitability improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.
- Assist with fundraising, grant applications, or investor reporting if required.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Review and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Support implementation or optimization of accounting/ERP systems where needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector advantageous.
- Previous SME experience, able to balance strategic and operational finance.