Finance Manager

Finance Manager St Ives, Cambridgeshire £60,000 - £65,000 Seymour John is exclusively recruiting on behalf of a technology-focused client, who due to growth seeks to recruit a Finance Manager into a newly created role. You will take ownership of accurate reporting and operational performance, whilst reporting directly to the Finance Director. We are looking for a commercially focused finance manager to play an integral part of the finance function, assisting and leading in a range of key accounting activities and championing process improvements such as ERP implementation and audit readiness. This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday). Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting. • Monitor business performance, investigate variances, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance profitability. • Provide high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and supporting data-driven decision-making. • Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital management. • Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and reporting cycles. • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring robust planning and alignment with business priorities. • Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements • Manage preparation for year-end audit and manage key external relationships. • Provide timely and accurate information to Group, including board pack inputs, ESG data, cashflow reporting and other ad‑hoc requests including audit. • Support the implementation of a new ERP system as required In order to excel in this role, you need… • To be qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA (or QBE equivalent) • A proven track record in a senior finance role • The ability to integrate data and provide insight to internal stakeholders • Demonstrable experience driving business performance and operational efficiency • Commitment to delivering high-quality outputs and going the extra mile when required • To be highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment • Excellent communication skills • Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight • To be self-motivated, a strong team player with a ‘can do’ attitude • To be highly proficient with the full Microsoft product suite For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd