£40,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Shirley, West Midlands
Accountancy
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Finance Manager
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time – Office Based
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious business based in Shirley, Solihull, who are looking to appoint an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to lead their finance function and support the wider leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of the business. Reporting directly into the CEO and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day finance operation, manage a small office-based team, and contribute towards strategic financial planning, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
The role requires a strong operational approach alongside the ability to provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function.
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time – Office Based
Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious business based in Shirley, Solihull, who are looking to appoint an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to lead their finance function and support the wider leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of the business. Reporting directly into the CEO and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day finance operation, manage a small office-based team, and contribute towards strategic financial planning, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
The role requires a strong operational approach alongside the ability to provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance department
- Manage daily bank processing and reconciliations, including invoice discounting schedules
- Produce weekly and monthly sales invoicing using Sage 50 and Timegate systems
- Oversee purchase ledger processing and credit control activities
- Complete monthly payroll reconciliations
- Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team
- Drive cashflow management and maximise available working capital
- Support the production of annual financial statements and year-end processes
- Provide information and support for external auditors
- Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
- Work closely with the CEO and wider leadership team to support business growth and operational efficiency
- ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
- Previous experience within a Finance Manager position
- Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 is essential
- Experience managing invoice discounting facilities is essential
- Advanced Excel skills
- Previous experience working within a fast-paced and growing business
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Commercially aware with the confidence to challenge processes and drive improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the business
- Hands-on and proactive approach to finance operations
- 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement with length of service (up to 25 days)
- Company-funded gym membership following probation
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free on-site parking with EV charging access
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function.