Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Stafford Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager • Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs. • Develop and implement enhanced monthly reporting to provide deeper insight into business performance. • Reduce month-end timelines through effective process improvements and workflow optimisation. • Support administrators and interim senior finance leadership during company administration and investor due diligence processes. • Assist with transition of remaining entities onto a new finance system. • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants and transactional finance staff. • Support team members undertaking professional qualifications through apprenticeship programmes. • Recruit, train, and upskill team members to take on increased responsibility. • Lead the finance team through complex organisational change, including administration and acquisition. • Lead the development and enhancement of the finance system. • Identify, design, and implement multiple process improvements • Support migration activities associated with new finance systems and reporting tools. • Act as a finance business partner to stakeholders across the organisation. • Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making. • Supply financial information for divisional presentations and operational reviews. • Assist with financial aspects of service contract demobilisation and transition. Key Skills & Experience • Fully qualified accountant. • Proven experience in management accounts leadership roles within fast-paced, multi-entity environments. • Strong background in financial reporting, process redesign, and system optimisation. • Experienced in supporting businesses through administration, acquisition, or major transformation. • Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. • Demonstrated capability in leading and developing finance teams. • Strong systems knowledge, including Access finance systems, and advanced Excel skills. • Resilient and adaptable, particularly during periods of significant organisational change. • Proactive, solutions-driven, and committed to continuous improvement. • Exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. • Highly organised with strong leadership and prioritisation skills. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates