Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Location: Brough
Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 (pro rata considered)
Flexible working: Full-time or part-time

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership?

We re working exclusively with a profitable, owner-managed SME operating within a specialist equipment and services sector, looking to bring finance in-house for the first time.

This is a newly created Finance Manager role, offering real breadth, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape how finance supports the business moving forward.

Whether you re seeking a full-time position or a part-time role with flexibility, this opportunity can be tailored to suit the right individual.

What You ll Be Doing:

This is a broad, standalone Finance Manager role combining day-to-day financial control with process improvement and systems exposure.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ownership of month-end processes (journals, accruals, prepayments)
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and depreciation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support implementation of a new operational system
• Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Introduce purchase ordering and approval workflows
• Work across systems including Xero and integrated platforms

Transactional Oversight

• Oversee bookkeeping activities and ensure data accuracy
• Review reconciliations and financial postings
• Liaise with external accountants on payroll, VAT, and compliance

Commercial & Business Support (Evolving)

• Produce reporting packs for leadership
• Support analysis of profitability across customers and services
• Provide insight to support decision-making over time

What You ll Need:

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role
• Strong grounding in SME finance, ideally in a standalone or small team environment
• Confident managing month-end processes and financial controls
• Experience with cloud accounting systems (Xero preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach

Why Apply?

• Newly created role with genuine ownership
• Profitable and stable SME environment
• Opportunity to shape systems and processes
• Direct exposure to business owners and decision-makers
• Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
• Strong work-life balance, office-based with realistic hours

If you re ready to take the next step in your career, we d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached. This opportunity is being managed on a retained basis by Consortium Professional Recruitment, all applications and expressions of interest will be reviewed exclusively by us.

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