Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Dudley | £50,000 | Office-Based

The Opportunity
A high-growth, private equity-backed business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its expanding finance team based in Dudley. Following significant investment, the group has experienced rapid growth through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant to play a key role in the next stage of the journey.

This is a broad role offering exposure to financial reporting, cashflow management, acquisitions, systems improvements and commercial performance analysis within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

The Role
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the month-end close process across multiple group entities
• Preparing and analysing financial performance reports for senior stakeholders
• Leading weekly cashflow reporting and forecasting activities
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group finance function
• Improving finance processes, controls and reporting accuracy across the group
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information
• Supporting business improvement projects, including systems, automation and ERP initiatives
• Assisting in the development of a robust financial control environment to support continued growth

About You
We are looking to speak with candidates who are:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Newly qualified to around 3 years PQE
• Experienced in month-end reporting and financial controls
• Strong communicators who can build relationships across the business
• Technically competent with UK accounting standards
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong Excel and finance systems users
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment

Previous exposure to multi-entity businesses, acquisitions or ERP implementation projects would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in Service benefit
• Opportunity to join a growing, acquisitive business at an exciting stage of its journey
• Exposure to M&A activity, process improvement projects and senior stakeholders
• Genuine scope for career development as the business continues to grow

If you're a qualified accountant looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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