Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively working with an award-winning communication business in Reading, Berkshire. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations.

This hands-on role oversees everything from invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations to budgeting, cashflow forecasting and preparation of management accounts.

You will be a key financial partner to senior leadership, providing accurate and timely insight to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with an external Finance NED (2 days per month), you’ll also ensure robust financial controls are in place and support continued business growth.

This role will suit someone detail-driven, confident, and commercially focused — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
Manage VAT submissions, tax compliance and financial governance
Review and support the drafting of commercial agreements with clients and suppliers
Partner with senior teams to support commercial decisions and performance
Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services
Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user
Analytical, commercially minded and comfortable presenting insight to senior leaders
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

Full ownership of the finance function with strategic influence
Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting and processes for growth
Hybrid working model – 4 days in-office, 1 remote
Competitive salary £45,000–£50,000 (dependent on experience)
Supportive, creative and ambitious working environment
If you're ready to drive financial excellence and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a dynamic communications agency, we’d love to hear from you

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