At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance processes and provide strategic insights to drive business success.
- Company: Reputable business services group with a supportive culture near Shrewsbury.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development support, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to mentor a small finance team and improve processes.
- Why this job: Take ownership of the finance function and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Qualified or finalist ACCA, CIMA or ACA with strong finance experience.
A well-established and highly regarded business services group based near Shrewsbury is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its senior finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role with genuine scope to shape how the finance function operates — the kind of position where your input will be visible, valued and quickly felt across the wider business.
If you're a qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong grounding in commercial finance and you're ready to step into a role with real ownership, this one is worth a serious look.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading month-end and year-end processes from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Producing management accounts, board packs and financial reporting for senior stakeholders
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to sharpen commercial decision-making
- Business partnering with department heads and operational managers — providing insight, challenge and support where it counts
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
- Preparing statutory accounts and acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
- Reviewing and strengthening internal financial controls, processes and reporting
- Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team
- Driving process improvements and contributing to finance systems development
What we're looking for:
- Qualified or finalist ACCA, CIMA or ACA
- Strong all-round finance experience gained in a commercial or business services environment
- Confident with month-end, statutory reporting and management accounts production
- Solid grounding in UK GAAP and current financial reporting standards
- Advanced Excel skills, plus experience working with mid-tier or enterprise finance systems
- Commercially minded — able to look beyond the numbers and add real strategic value
- Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Well organised, deadline-driven and calm under pressure
- Prior experience managing or mentoring team members would be an advantage
Why this role?
- Broad and varied remit with genuine ownership of the finance function
- A supportive, well-regarded business with clear direction and growth ambitions
- Real scope for progression as the group continues to expand
- Investment in ongoing professional development — study support available for finalists
- Well-connected Shrewsbury-area location with parking on site
For immediate consideration, apply with your CV, or feel free to call for more details.
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