Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location:

Winchester (Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum + benefits

We are working on behalf of a well-established organisation with a nationwide presence to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, managing a small team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of finance activities across the business. The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will have responsibility for the finance team, consisting of 5 direct reports (3 full-time, 2 part-time), and will oversee core financial operations while supporting business decision-making.

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, ensuring all monthly and routine finance tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee monthly management accounts preparation, including reconciliations and variance analysis
• Perform and review balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Monitor monthly actual costs, providing insight and commentary
• Produce and maintain a suite of cost reports, trend analysis, and financial summaries
• Ensure payroll is accurately checked, approved, and submitted within deadlines
• Provide audit support, including preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation
• Oversee stock take processes, monitoring discrepancies and accounting for adjustments
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and statutory requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage day-to-day finance operations effectively
• Solid understanding of reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Salary of 45,000 - 50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the Winchester office and 3 days from home
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional company benefits (details available at interview stage)

If you are a hands-on Finance Manager looking to join a stable organisation with national reach and responsibility for a close-knit finance team, we would welcome your application.

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