Finance Manager

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll provide hands-on leadership, commercial challenge, and financial insight across the business. You'll deputise for the FD's where needed and play a key role in shaping financial strategy. Key Responsibilities Support the FD in running an effective, well-organised finance function Cover the FD when needed, keeping the department running smoothly Lead monthly forecasting and contribute to medium- and long-term planning Attend review and valuation meetings, bringing sharp financial challenge Oversee financial reporting and analysis across the division Manage payment and payroll processes accurately and on time Spot, escalate and resolve issues with financial or operational impact Keep divisional systems current and compliant with group policies Prepare board reports and present to senior leadership Drive ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiativesKey Requirements Fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a senior commercial finance role A natural leader, confident, decisive and resilient Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels Highly numerate, tech-savvy, and a clear communicator of complex data Proven track record in budgeting, cost control and hitting deadlines A team builder, someone who coaches and brings the best out of othersAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data