Finance Manager ( Qualified ) – Worcester – Hybrid – salary up to £ 70,000 + Car Allowance

Job : Finance Manager – Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Location : Worcester 
Type : Permanent – Hybrid with travel to London
Salary : up to £ 70,000 depending on experience + Car allowance 
Must have’s : Financial Control & Reporting 
Sector : Professional Services 

Our client in the professional services space is looking for a Finance Manager ( Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA ) with experience in Financial Control and Reporting. This position is based in Worcester, is hybrid and will require regular travel to London. The Finance Manager who combines technical excellence with a proactive mindset to lead a team of Management Accountants. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient under pressure & passionate about driving improvement across financial processes. This role will report to the Director of Finance and will have a team of direct reports so previous team management is highly advantageous. 

You will manage the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and business partner with support cost centres to deliver meaningful insights. You’ll also lead the quarterly reporting and financial statement preparation for a major client, managing audit queries with confidence and precision.

Duties to include ( but not limited too ) : 

• Financial Control & Reporting
  • Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous refinement.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust financial controls and data integrity.
  • Identify and implement improvements to streamline reporting and strengthen governance.
• Client-Facing Financial Management
  • Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements for a high-profile client.
  • Manage audit queries with professionalism and agility, ensuring compliance and transparency.
  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP using CCH as the reporting software.
  • Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting matters.
• Leadership & Development
  • Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo to enhance team performance and process efficiency.
• Support Costs Business Partnering
  • Collaborate with support cost centre leads to provide insightful financial analysis and challenge assumptions.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving clarity and alignment with strategic goals.

  Qualifications  

• A commercially orientated qualified Finance individual (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• 5 -10 years post qualified commercial experience
• Experience Big 4 audit could be advantageous.

Skills and Experience  

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role with a track record of driving improvements.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advance Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Power BI experience is a plus
• Experience of using Workday, Adaptive Insight, Sage 50 and CCH preferable.

Apply today !