Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Shirley, Solihull (Office Based)
£45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Shirley, Solihull. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a qualified finance professional who enjoys managing a busy finance function while developing and supporting a small office-based team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, improving processes, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department.
• Process and reconcile daily bank transactions, including maintaining invoice discounting schedules.
• Produce weekly and monthly sales invoices using Sage 50 and a workforce management system.
• Manage the purchase ledger and ensure accurate daily processing.
• Oversee credit control activities to support healthy cash flow.
• Complete monthly payroll reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the finance team.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the business.
• Prepare and coordinate financial information for external auditors.
• Monitor and improve cash flow management.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

You will be a proactive and commercially minded finance professional with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will be confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent).
• Previous experience with invoice discounting is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working within a busy, growing organisation.
• Demonstrable experience implementing and maintaining effective financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,000 per annum.
• 21 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to 25 days.
• Company-funded gym membership following successful completion of probation.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to electric vehicle charging facilities.
• The opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact and develop your career.

GMP Employment Agency Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an employment agency.