Finance Manager (Part-time)

Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Our Bromsgrove based client is an innovative technology company engaged in cutting-edge research to meet the needs of Government customers. Due to continued growth, they have a vacancy for an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in the detail, improving processes and producing accurate, meaningful financial reporting. You ll work closely with the wider business to improve systems, support decision-making and help strengthen financial controls as the company continues to grow.

You ll manage a part-time Finance Officer who handles the day-to-day transactional finance work, allowing you to focus on management reporting, forecasting, controls and process improvement.

• Salary: C£50k per annum pro rata
• Hours: 15/20 hours over 3 days ideally Monday, Tuesday and Friday (Friday is a key day)
• Located in the Bromsgrove office but travel to head office (Tewkesbury) is required once a month
• Hybrid flexible working is supported.
• Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DC) are essential therefore the role is only open to British Passport holders.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Own and improve the month-end process and produce accurate management accounts.
• Prepare monthly board reports with variance analysis and business performance commentary.
• Develop reporting tools and processes to support business growth and operational changes.
• Work with Directors and department managers to improve reporting, controls and data quality.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

Finance Operations

• Manage and support the part-time Finance Officer responsible for transactional finance tasks including AP, AR, credit control, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Review and approve monthly payroll.
• Support transactional finance tasks when needed during busy periods or year-end.
• Improve financial controls, processes and reporting procedures.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Lead the year-end process and act as the main contact for external accountants and auditors.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or strong QBE experience.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager role within an SME environment.
• Hands-on, organised and detail-focused.
• Strong Excel skills and confident in building financial models and reports.
• Experience using cloud accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.
• Comfortable with improving processes and introducing new ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and able to work closely with non-finance teams.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be useful.

To apply please forward your up to date CV and or call us for more information.

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