Job type
PermanentLocation
CheltenhamWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Competitive market rate
Finance Manager - Cheltenham - SME - Brilliant role and company
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Manager to lead our finance department, drive continuous improvements, and enhance financial intelligence to support business growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to influence high-level business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
- Delegate routine tasks effectively to junior team members, allowing focus on strategic initiatives.
- Drive automation and efficiency improvements within finance operations.
- Assist the Finance Director and Board in shaping financial strategies and decision-making.
Financial Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify and implement process automation and system enhancements to improve business efficiency.
- Develop and maintain financial intelligence tools that enhance reporting accuracy and business insights.
- Transition regular reporting tasks into automated templates for efficiency and accuracy.
- Streamline financial workflows to reduce manual interventions and improve data accuracy.
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
- Oversee junior team members handling sales order entry and invoice processing.
- Monitor accuracy and completeness of sales invoicing, ensuring alignment with customer systems (Adquira, EE, SAP – training provided if required).
- Maintain and improve the company commercial tracker to ensure real-time visibility of financial data.
- Oversee credit control activities, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and preparation of a weekly credit control report for the Board.
Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Produce and present weekly finance reports, including sales performance, deferred income, and managed resource summaries.
- Deliver financial insights at weekly planning meetings to support strategic decision-making.
- Work closely with the Finance Director and the Board to implement data-driven decision-making practices.
Bank Reconciliation & Supplier Ledger Management
- Reconcile bank accounts, with a primary focus on the sales ledger.
- Manage and reconcile the customer factoring account, processing funding requests as required.
- Oversee purchase ledger accounts for key suppliers, ensuring accurate invoice processing and reconciliation.
- Improve supplier account management processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Payroll & Employee Benefits Administration
- Oversee monthly timesheet summaries, TOIL balances, and payroll entries into Sage.
- Manage employee benefits, including health insurance and pension schemes.
- Implement efficiency improvements in payroll-related processes.
Ad Hoc & Strategic Finance Initiatives
- Support the Finance Director with high-level financial strategy and business planning.
- Generate ad hoc reports and insights for the Board and Finance Director.
- Continuously seek business improvement opportunities by analysing financial data and identifying cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Sage 50 or Xero:
Minimum three years' experience in either system. - Senior Finance Experience: At least two years in a senior finance role, with leadership responsibilities.
- Process Automation: Experience implementing finance process automation and efficiency improvements.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Proven ability to generate insightful financial reports that support business decisions.
Education & Certifications:
- ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or near completion.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel (including Macros) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, SharePoint – training provided if needed).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to business process improvements.
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in a fast-growing, forward-thinking company.
- Opportunity to influence finance strategy and drive business transformation.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a finance professional looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
