Established professional services firm with a strong regional presence continues to grow steadily, combining traditional expertise with a modern, commercially focused approach. The Finance Manager role reports directly to a senior finance leader. The position offers broad exposure across operational and strategic finance, with responsibility for day-to-day financial management as well as supporting decision-making at leadership level. It would suit a qualified or experienced accountant who is comfortable operating in a hands on environment while contributing to wider business performance.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of monthly management accounts with supporting analysisProduction of board packs, budgets and rolling forecastsMaintaining strong balance sheet controls and reconciliationsOversight of VAT returns, payroll processes and statutory complianceManaging the audit process and liaising with external advisorsCashflow forecasting and working capital managementDelivering KPI reporting and performance analysis for senior leadershipSupporting operational teams with financial insight and cost controlSupervising and developing junior finance staffIdentifying and implementing process improvements across financeCandidate ProfileFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Broad SME finance experience, ideally within owner-managed or group environmentsConfident producing and presenting financial information to senior stakeholdersHands-on approach with the ability to operate ..... full job details .....