Finance Manager
Cirencester | £55,000 + Benefits
A growing and ambitious professional services business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join its senior leadership team at an exciting stage of its development.
Having more than doubled in size over recent years, the business is continuing its impressive growth trajectory and is now looking for a Finance Manager to help build the financial foundations required to support the next phase of expansion.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working alongside an experienced fractional CFO, this is a broad and highly visible role offering genuine exposure to strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing meaningful commercial insight to support business performance and future growth.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Cash flow forecasting and financial planning
Budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
VAT, compliance and statutory reporting
KPI reporting and commercial analysis
Supporting investment decisions and growth initiatives
Process improvement and systems development
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business
About You
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen.
You will ideally have:
Experience producing management accounts independently
Strong forecasting and financial planning skills
Excellent Excel and systems capability
The confidence to challenge, influence and support senior stakeholders
A proactive, hands-on approach
The ambition to develop alongside a growing business Experience within a growing SME environment would be highly advantageous.
What's On Offer?
Salary circa £55,000
Direct access to an experienced leadership team
Exposure to strategic business decisions
Genuine opportunity to broaden your responsibilities over time
A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
The chance to play a key role in the continued growth of an ambitious business This opportunity would suit an ambitious Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused position within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kat Browne at Four Squared Recruitment