Finance Manager

Finance Manager (Part-Time 30 hours per week) Location: East Ipswich (Remote with site visits as required) Salary: £48,000 pro rata Contract: Part-time (4 days per week, 30 hours) Reporting to: Group Finance Director Systems: Sage 200, Sage Payroll About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic growth across the group. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys contributing beyond finance into wider business operations, including HR and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Finance & Cash Flow Management • Oversee group cash flow, revenue forecasting, and remote banking activities • Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and forecasts • Lead month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments • Review outsourced bookkeeping and payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance • Carry out payroll checks and manage expenses Commercial & Strategic Support • Partner with Directors on business planning, investment decisions, and future growth • Provide insight into financial performance and identify opportunities for new revenue streams • Support strategic decision-making across the business Operational Oversight • Manage supplier and contractor relationships • Oversee HR processes including contracts, disciplinary procedures, and employee matters (with external support where required) • Contribute to stock management and operational strategy Team Leadership • Lead and support two direct reports within the finance team • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment Key Requirements • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role • Strong background across finance, HR, and business operations • Experience producing management accounts and forecasting • Proficient in Sage 200 and Sage Payroll • Confident overseeing outsourced finance functions • Comfortable working autonomously in a remote capacity, with occasional site visits • Must live within 1 hour of Woodbridge and have access to own transport, as the requirement for location is to ensure the ability to attend site quickly and easily when needed Personal Attributes • Commercially astute and strategically minded • Proactive, hands-on approach • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Benefits • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) • NEST pension scheme • Flexible, predominantly remote working model • Laptop and printer provided