Finance Manager

Finance Manager Birmingham £50,000 - £55,000 Company Profile A professional services business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance while partnering with senior leadership to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful financial insight. You will manage a small team and play a key role in strengthening processes, controls, and overall financial performance. What’s on Offer? * Birthday off * Office Based * Free parking * Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function within a growing legal practice What will you do as a Finance Manager? * Oversee the day-to-day finance function * Manage and support a small finance team * Supervise purchase ledger and sales ledger activities * Ensure accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow monitoring * Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and procedures * Oversee bank reconciliations and transactional accuracy * Support with audit processes and liaise with external accountants * Maintain financial data within Xero and drive system efficiencies * Provide financial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders * Remain hands-on where needed across transactional finance What do you need as a Finance Manager? * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified * Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior finance role * Strong management accounts and reporting experience * Comfortable overseeing transactional finance and supporting a team * Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems * Strong organisational skills with attention to detail * Able to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment Job ID: 10722