Senior Commercial Finance Manager

V12 Finance Manager Job Description V12 is working through a period of significant change, including a finance transformation programme focused on building a team capable of delivering timely, accurate financial reporting through streamlined, efficient processes & robust controls. This role is central to strengthening the business’ financial foundations & enabling informed strategic decision-making based on high-quality, integrated data; The Finance Manager will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations: reporting, cash management, forecasting, compliance & control adherence. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help embed improved processes, enhance financial insight, & ensure the finance function operates with clarity, pace, & discipline. As part of a small finance team of three, you will report directly to the Finance Director & take day-to-day management responsibility for the Accounts Assistant. You will play a key role in shaping a collaborative, business-focused finance function that partners closely with teams across V12 to drive growth, strengthen financial discipline, & support informed decision-making during this period of significant change. This is the perfect role for an enthusiastic finance professional who is ambitious & wants to be part of a genuine growth story; someone who is eager to develop, gain a fully rounded 360-degree finance experience & industry grounding. The ideal candidate will be someone who will thrive in a hands-on, change-oriented scaling SME environment & is motivated by improving processes, strengthening controls, & delivering high-quality financial information to ensure the FD & wider board are provided with timely strategic insight. Strategic Financial Support & Transformation • Support the Finance Director in delivering the finance transformation roadmap. • Contribute to the development of financial strategy aligned with growth ambitions. • Support business planning, budgeting, & scenario modelling. • Help develop KPIs & dashboards to monitor performance & drive accountability. Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance • Own the end-to-end preparation of monthly management accounts (statutory-style P&L & Balance Sheet), ensuring all journal entries are accurately & appropriately posted in line with financial statement assertions. • Support the FD with the delivery of accurate cash flow forecasting & commercial financial modelling. • Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, & statutory requirements. • Maintain strong financial controls & ensure adherence to accounting standards. Operational Finance, Cash & Treasury Management • Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, & general ledger accuracy. • Support the FD with the management of cash flow & working capital, ensuring liquidity & financial stability. • Support with the improvement of supplier terms, debtor management, & inventory-related financial processes. Streamline & document finance processes to improve speed, accuracy, & efficiency. • Drive digitisation (no invoice printing) & automation opportunities across finance workflows with a view towards having all reporting system driven. • Manage, support, & develop the Accounts Assistant, providing clear guidance, coaching, & day-to-day oversight. • Contribute as a collaborative, hard-working team member within a small finance function, helping to build capability, improve processes, & strengthen the overall effectiveness of the team. • Support a positive, solutions-focused culture & encourage learning, development, & continuous improvement across the finance function. Provide insightful analysis on pricing, margins, costs, & RoI considerations. • Ensure finance is embedded as a proactive, strategic partner across the business. • Support long-term value creation & sustainable growth initiatives. Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). • Experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME or growth environment. • Strong technical accounting skills & experience producing high-quality management accounts. • Appreciation of the potential nuances of Group accounting & reporting for an evolving family business. • Companywide bonus scheme (GBS) eligibility • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off • LinkedIn Learning access • Employee Assistance Programme • Employer pension contribution • Quarterly reward & recognition scheme • Working hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish on Wednesday)