Finance Manager

Finance & Accounts Manager Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established leading supplier of multifunction devices and telecom solutions.

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Our client has a turnover of £3 million; they are a trusted partner for businesses seeking high-quality technology solutions to enhance their operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding financial strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations, and providing insightful analysis to inform our business decisions.

This role is crucial for our continued expansion and success, as we aim to leverage our strong market position to achieve new heights.

Hours: Mon-Fri | 8:30am 5:30pm 45 minutes lunch break & 2 15-minute breaks Salary: £40,000 per annum DOE.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all processes Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and forecasts Manage cash flow, budgeting, and financial planning to support business growth Manage payroll for a staff of around 30 Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal controls Own and optimise financial systems, particularly Xero, ensuring best practice usage Manage and improve payment collection processes, including integration and use of GoCardless Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations Monitor KPIs specific to the managed print sector (e.g., cost-per-page, contract profitability, service margins) Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria: Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential) Experience managing direct debit/payment platforms such as GoCardless Excellent understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management Strong leadership xwzovoh skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and inspire a team High level of attention to detail and organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial analysis capability Desirable: Experience within the managed print services, technology, or B2B service sector Knowledge of recurring revenue models and contract-based billing Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) Experience implementing or improving finance systems and processes Key Competencies: Leadership & Team Development Strategic Thinking Commercial Awareness Problem Solving & Decision Making Communication & Stakeholder Management Continuous Improvement Mindset