At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily finance operations and provide strategic insights for decision-making.
- Company: Award-winning communication business in Reading with a creative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunity for strategic influence.
- Other info: Supportive and ambitious team focused on financial excellence.
- Why this job: Shape financial systems and processes while driving growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with finance management experience, ideally in creative services.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively working with an award-winning communication business in Reading, Berkshire. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations. This hands-on role oversees everything from invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations to budgeting, cashflow forecasting and preparation of management accounts.
You will be a key financial partner to senior leadership, providing accurate and timely insight to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with an external Finance NED (2 days per month), you’ll also ensure robust financial controls are in place and support continued business growth.
What will the Finance Manager role involve?
- Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
- Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts
- Manage VAT submissions, tax compliance and financial governance
- Review and support the drafting of commercial agreements with clients and suppliers
- Partner with senior teams to support commercial decisions and performance
Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services
- Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user
Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:
- Full ownership of the finance function with strategic influence
- Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting and processes for growth
- Hybrid working model – 4 days in-office, 1 remote
- Competitive salary £45,000–£50,000 (dependent on experience)
- Supportive, creative and ambitious working environment
If you're ready to drive financial excellence and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a dynamic communications agency, we’d love to hear from you.
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