Finance Manager

Your new company
A well-established international technology solutions business operating within the leisure and hospitality sector is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to join its UK leadership team. As part of a larger European group, the business provides innovative, technology-led services to customers across the UK and international markets.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Group Finance function, you will act as a trusted business partner, leading all aspects of finance, administration and operational support. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading all financial management activities including cash flow forecasting, treasury management and working capital optimisation.
• Managing month-end processes, management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT compliance and general ledger activities.
• Producing budgets, forecasts and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Delivering detailed KPI reporting and profitability analysis across products, services and projects.
• Managing relationships with auditors, banks, insurers, external accountants and regulatory bodies.
• Leading and developing a small finance and administration team.
• Driving ERP system enhancements, process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Overseeing contracts, insurance, facilities management, fleet management, IT resources and indirect procurement.
• Implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and risk management procedures.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a hands-on finance professional who enjoys operating in a broad role within a growing SME environment. You will ideally have:

• Relevant finance, accounting or business qualification.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Finance & Administration Manager or similar leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing cash flow and treasury activities.
• Strong understanding of VAT, taxation and financial compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups and complex formulas.
• ERP system experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, adaptable and commercially focused approach.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Private healthcare.
• Additional employee benefits package.
• One day per week remote working.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business decisions.
• Exposure to an international group environment.
• A varied and highly visible role offering genuine scope for development.

What you need to do now
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