Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead our accounts team and play a pivotal role within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both managing people and owning the end-to-end monthly accounts process, while acting as a key link between finance and the wider organisation. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee a team of four accounts staff and take full responsibility for the monthly management accounts cycle. You will work closely with internal departments and senior leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting business decision-making. Preparation of monthly management accounts and full reporting pack with insightful commentary Submission of reports to senior management and group for consolidation Monthly reconciliation of finance facilities Ensuring HMRC compliance, including quarterly VAT returns Producing regular and ad hoc financial reports for managers and directors Managing weekly cashflow forecasts and cash resources Overseeing day-to-day finance operations (sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, expenses, rebates, etc.) Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls Managing accounting systems (Sage200) and supporting CRM integration Working with large datasets and Excel-based reporting Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounts team (including 1:1s and training) Supporting annual budgeting and external audit processes Investigating and explaining variances to budget with department managers Maintaining capital expenditure records and audit documentation Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial data and processes About You Strong experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior accounts role Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, large datasets) Knowledge of Sage200 (beneficial but not essential) AAT qualified, Accounting & Finance degree, or part-qualified with relevant experience Proven team management and leadership experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ideally based locally to Wolverhampton