Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days per week)

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Latham & Bond Recruitment Group are recruiting for a large multi-site group in Birmingham with a fast-growing International footprint. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Finance Manager to lead the management accounts production and support the Finance Director in managing the team, as well as supporting operational and commercial decision-making by partnering with Directors across the business.

This is a high-visibility opportunity with a clear route to an FC-level role. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment for the business, with lots of improvements to be made across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasts
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units
• Provide financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making
• Contribute to business growth through robust performance tracking and forecasting
• Partner with the Team leader and Directors to drive financial strategy and improve operational performance.
• Systems and process improvement
• Identify and deliver improvements to existing finance processes and controls
• Manage the preparation of the management accounts and provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to a small team.

Skills and Attributes

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in team management
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding
• Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Hands-on mentality
• Proficient with financial systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work at pace and take ownership in a scaling environment