Job Description
SF Group are excited to be working with a business based in Birmingham on their search for a Finance Manager. \n \nJob Title: Finance Manager \nLocation: Birmingham \n \nThis role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the finance function. \n \nKey Responsibilities: \n \n- Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, including responsibility for a small transactional finance team (accounts payable, receivable, and payroll).
\n- Report directly to the owners, providing financial insights and analysis to support key business decisions. \n- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports. \n- Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
\n- Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. \n- Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. \n- Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and suppliers, to ensure smooth financial operations.
\n- Support business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies. \n \nThe Successful Applicant: \n \n- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). \n- Proven experience in a similar finance management role, ideally within an SME or owner-managed business.
\n- Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to interpret financial data. \n- Confident in working directly with business owners, providing clear financial guidance and recommendations. \n- A proactive and hands-on approach, with a passion for continuous improvement.
\n- Experience working with financial systems, experience using Zero is highly preferable-and a good level of IT proficiency (e.g., Excel). \n \nWhat's on Offer? \n- Salary £55,000 - £65,000 per annum