Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Location: Hybrid – Cannock or Cheltenham
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We’re working with a growing, fast-paced business in the leisure and travel sector, looking to appoint a confident and hands-on Finance Manager to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys driving process improvement, and wants to play a key part in shaping the finance function as the business continues to grow.

You’ll report into the Financial Controller and take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations, while also contributing to strategic reporting, business partnering, and commercial support across departments.

Finance Manager Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary
• Full ownership of prepayments, accruals, journals, and month-end reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany recharges
• VAT returns, supporting audit, and year-end reporting
• Overseeing transactional finance processes (accounts payable / accounts receivable)
• Monitoring cash flow and producing weekly updates
• Producing regular reporting packs for directors and stakeholders
• Continuous improvement of reporting, systems, and controls
• Supporting the Financial Controller with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making
• Supervising and supporting junior finance team members

Finance Manager Profile

• Part-qualified or QBE with strong management accounts experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity or commercial business
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (SAP, Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and confident handling large data sets
• Comfortable communicating with non-finance colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and highly organised
• Able to balance day-to-day finance ownership with forward-thinking improvements

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package (£40,000–£50,000 DOE)
• Hybrid working (Cheltenham or Cannock)
• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving business
• Autonomy, variety, and scope for future progression
• Supportive culture that values ownership, energy, and contribution

If you are a Finance Manager looking to join an exciting business and help support the finance team then please apply.