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Finance Manager
Finance Manager
About Us
3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts, with clients across the country served from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Leeds.
The 3173 Group comprises:
- Dalriada Trustees Limited – one of the UK’s largest professional pension scheme trustee companies
- Spence & Partners – provides pension actuarial, investment consulting, and administration services
- Mantle® – reimagines traditional defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software
Background to the Role
The 3173 Group is a high-growth software and professional services business specialising in the defined benefit pensions sector. With offices across the UK—headquartered in Belfast—the company has thrived for nearly 20 years, becoming a leader in trustee services, administration, actuarial consultancy, investment management, and proprietary technology solutions.
In September 2022, it secured strategic investment from Synova, a leading growth investor, enabling accelerated expansion and consolidation in the pensions and technology markets.
As part of continued growth, 3173 requires a Finance Manager to oversee Dalriada Trustees’ financial operations, including profit & loss management, balance sheet integrity, and complex client billing, leading a small finance team.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will drive financial performance, improve processes, and provide actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, results-driven finance professional seeking to grow within a dynamic, mission-driven organisation.
About You
Key requirements include:
- Qualified accountant (preferably ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with commercial finance experience post-qualification
- Proven Finance Manager (or similar) experience in a busy, fast-paced commercial environment
- Professional services or high-complexity billing background is a strong preference
- Leadership experience, including team coaching, mentoring, and development
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Xero)
- In-depth knowledge of commercial billing models (time-based, fixed-fee, milestone billing)
- Revenue recognition principles, credit control, and financial forecasting
- Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint, and storytelling skills for clear financial reporting
- Confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment
- Atention to detail, commercial acumen, and ability to escalate challenges
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Responsibilities
Core Duties:
Team & Operational Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering growth and accountability
- Lead monthly management accounts, including revenue, expense, and variance analysis
- Prepare monthly Financial Performance Reports and Finance Board reports
- Assist in audited financial statements and provide audit evidence to external teams
- Partner with the commercial team to drive profitability via data-driven insights
Commercial & Client Billing
- Oversee complex client billing arrangements, including time-based, fixed-fee, and milestone models
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, timely invoicing, and WIP tracking
- Reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) monthly and manage debtor recovery
- Maintain robust credit control and financial compliance
Strategic & Process Improvements
- Identify and implement process efficiencies aligned with growth objectives
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Support wider finance operations and collaboration with CFO and Group Finance
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Required Skills & Experience
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Minimum Qualifications
- Strong A-level academic record
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA plus post-qualification experience
- Finance Manager-level experience in commercial environments
- Leadership & team development experience
- Proficient in accounting software and revenue recognition principles
- Hybrid location preferred (Belfast/Manchester/Glasgow)
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Competencies Ticklist
- Driving Results: Precision under pressure, meets tight deadlines
- Leadership: Motivates teams, strategic alignment, accountability
- Change & Innovation: Embodies process transformation
- Communication: Influencing, strong impression, credible messaging
- Relationships: Stakeholder management, transprency, customer focus
- Collaboration: Team-building, cross-functional engagement
Working Conditions
- Location: Belfast, Manchester, or Glasgow (hybrid model)
- Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with flexible support during peak periods
- Essential Process: 6-month probation + Access NI security check
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability accommodation accommodated
Accessibility Notice
3173 is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. Individuals meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure success in the recruitment process. Confidentially discuss requirements with the People & Culture team on 028 9041 2000.
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