# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 29, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Bournemouth* Posted 4 hours ago* Β£60,000 β Β£70,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Finance ManagerNew Forest | Office-Based | Β£65,000 β Β£70,000### The OpportunityWe are delighted to be supporting a long-established and successful business in the New Forest with the appointment of a Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a varied and influential role that combines financial control, commercial support and team leadership.You'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting and robust controls, while providing valuable insight to support business performance and decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both the operational and financial sides of a business and is looking to make a tangible impact.### Key Responsibilities* Preparation and review of monthly management accounts* Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management* Review of VAT returns and group balance sheet reconciliations* Business partnering with operational stakeholders across the organisation* Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting* Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team* Supporting the Finance Director on a range of strategic and operational initiatives### About YouWe're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and driving improvements.### You will ideally have* Strong management accounting and VAT knowledge* Previous experience managing and developing finance teams* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities* Experience working for a group or multi entity business* The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders* A positive, hands-on approach and continuous improvement mindset* Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems* To ApplyIf you're looking for a broad Finance Manager position within a stable and growing business where you can make a genuine contribution, we'd love to hear from you.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our at #J-18808-Ljbffr
Finance Manager in Bournemouth employer: The CFO HQ
Brent Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises strategic financial leadership and offers a collaborative work culture focused on community impact. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a commitment to long-term sustainability, and the chance to influence significant projects within the Neighbourhoods & Regeneration and Finance & Resources directorates. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that values technical excellence and commercial acumen in a supportive environment.