Finance Manager in Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (Office-based, 5 days a week)

Salary: £38,000- £44,000 base (DOE) + up to £3,000 annual bonus

Start Date: Early 2026

What you need to know: If you are an experienced finance professional ready to take ownership of the full finance function within a growing tech business, you are invited to apply. As a finance manager, you will manage end-to-end finance operations and support leadership decision-making in a fast-growing digital solutions company based in St Mellons, Cardiff.

What you will do:

• Manage the end-to-end finance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations.
• Raise customer invoices, manage credit control, and oversee debtor monitoring and cash collection.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain purchase ledger records.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations.
• Maintain and manage the accounting system, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Prepare and submit information for VAT returns and support compliance processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, accruals, and prepayments.
• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reporting.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs with commentary, variance analysis, and key financial insights.
• Monitor cash flow and produce regular forecasts to support business planning.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities, providing financial guidance to senior leadership.
• Work closely with external accountants on year-end statutory accounts and tax requirements.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Support commercial decisions on pricing, contracts, suppliers, and cost control.
• Collaborate with Sales, Admin/Operations, and senior stakeholders on finance-related matters.

What you bring:

• Experience managing finance in an SME environment with end-to-end responsibility.
• Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and cash-flow reporting.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance, reconciliations, and VAT processes.
• Confidence operating accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Bonus points for:

• AAT Level 4, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a technology, SaaS, or B2B environment.
• Experience improving finance processes, controls, or systems.
• Exposure to dashboards or reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Ambition to progress into a Head of Finance or Finance Director role over time.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary £38,000-£44,000 (DOE) + monthly performance bonus (where applicable).
• A senior, trusted role with clear ownership and influence across the business.
• Support from external accountants and experienced senior managers.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Training and development support, including professional finance qualifications where appropriate.
• Free gym, free secure parking, free eyecare, and a fully stocked kitchen.
• Company car and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A supportive culture with regular office events and recognition of contribution.

Location and hours:

Onsite, Eastern Business Park, St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales. Minimum 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with up to one hour for lunch.

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