Finance Manager - UK

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead management accounting for a diverse portfolio of clients. This hands-on leadership role requires a professional with at least eight years of relevant experience who can bring structure, commercial insight, and rigor to fast-paced client environments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with client leadership teams to deliver accurate and timely management information, supporting decision-making across multiple sites. Additionally, they will play a key role in shaping and enhancing financial processes as client businesses grow and scale.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the end-to-end management accounts process for a portfolio of clients, including month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to senior client stakeholders.
- Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making across multi-site and group client structures.
- Lead, mentor, and develop members of the management accounting team to ensure high performance and continuous professional growth.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reporting processes, internal controls, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with client site and operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional stakeholders as required to ensure compliance and smooth audit processes.
- Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and maintain robust internal financial controls across client portfolios.

Required Qualifications

- ACCA qualified (essential).
- A minimum of eight years’ relevant accounting experience, including audit exposure.
- At least three years of management accounting experience, preferably working with multi-site, franchise, or group business structures.
- Strong expertise in financial accounting, management accounting, and preparation of financial statements for SMEs and self-employed clients.
- Proficient in Excel and cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, with solid financial systems skills; experience with consolidation across multiple entities is advantageous.
- Effective communication skills, able to explain complex financial and tax concepts in clear, accessible language, and build strong client relationships. English proficiency at C1 level or above is required.
- Ability to interpret financial data, prepare budgets and forecasts, and deliver clear, actionable reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Capable of managing multiple client portfolios and meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Experience working in a practice environment or with UK-based clients is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with hybrid working models and cross-border collaboration will be beneficial in this role.

This position offers the opportunity to lead and influence financial management practices across a dynamic client base, contributing directly to their growth and operational success. If you are a motivated finance professional looking to take on a challenging leadership role, this opportunity is well suited to your skills and ambitions.