Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Reading / Hybrid – £55,000 to £60,000 Plus Bonus and Benefits  About the Client

A growing and well-established organisation within the Technology sector, this business operates across the UK and Europe and continues to expand its market presence. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions. With a collaborative and supportive culture, they are committed to continuous improvement and creating an environment where employees can develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to the wider business.

About the Job 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Practiced trained qualified accountant to step up into a Finance Manager and more importantly you will be mentored and given experience into a Commercial Finance / Business Partner role, whilst retaining some element of financial reporting. Would suite 1 plus pqe experience. 

This Finance Manager role will play a key part within the central finance team, taking responsibility for group reporting, financial controls, and supporting strategic finance activities across multiple entities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will help drive accurate financial reporting, support business growth, and contribute to ongoing process improvements within the finance function.

Duties will include:

• Preparing and reviewing consolidated monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Overseeing the month-end close process across UK and European entities
• Managing intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments
• Producing financial reports for external stakeholders and lenders
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit activities
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and group-wide financial planning
• Reviewing complex balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring strong financial controls
• Providing technical accounting guidance across the finance team
• Supporting finance integration work linked to acquisitions and group projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiencies across finance operations

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) ideally practiced trained with strong experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting within a multi-entity environment. You will possess advanced Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential, alongside the confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business.

What You Will Receive in Return

This organisation offers a supportive and collaborative working environment alongside excellent opportunities for professional development and progression. You will benefit from hybrid working arrangements, exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, and the opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution will be highly valued. In addition, the role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.