Finance Manager

KC Group are delighted to be partnering with a growing SME who, due to continued expansion, are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join their team. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape financial operations and play a key part in the business’s future growth.
The business currently outsources its finance function to an external practice, and this hire will be instrumental in bringing finance in-house, building processes, and embedding best practice to support the company’s long-term strategy.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Financial Operations: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Reporting: Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for stakeholders.
• Business Partnering: Support senior management with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategy development.
• WIP Reporting: Develop robust processes for work-in-progress reporting and collaborate with project managers to ensure accuracy.
• Tax Compliance: Manage the preparation and submission of VAT and other tax returns.
• Other Duties: Oversee company insurance, liaising with brokers and insurers, and manage the company pension scheme.

About You:

• Finalist / Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Previous experience in a similar role within facilities management, construction, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and build relationships across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Finance Manager who thrives in a growing SME environment and is looking to make a real impact by leading the transition from outsourced to in-house finance.