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Finance Manager
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Your new company
A well-established international technology solutions business operating within the leisure and hospitality sector is seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to join its UK leadership team. As part of a larger European group, the business provides innovative, technology-led services to customers across the UK and international markets.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Group Finance function, you will act as a trusted business partner, leading all aspects of finance, administration, and operational support. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading all financial management activities including cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimisation.
- Managing month-end processes, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
- Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT compliance, and general ledger activities.
- Producing budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Delivering detailed KPI reporting and profitability analysis across products, services, and projects.
- Managing relationships with auditors, banks, insurers, external accountants, and regulatory bodies.
- Leading and developing a small finance and administration team.
- Driving ERP system enhancements, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Overseeing contracts, insurance, facilities management, fleet management, IT resources, and indirect procurement.
- Implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and risk management procedures.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a hands-on finance professional who enjoys operating in a broad role within a growing SME environment. You will ideally have:
- Relevant finance, accounting, or business qualification.
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, or similar leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience managing cash flow and treasury activities.
- Strong understanding of VAT, taxation, and financial compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and complex formulas.
- ERP system experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, adaptable, and commercially focused approach.
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What you'll get in return
- Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.
- Performance-related bonus opportunity.
- Private healthcare.
- Additional employee benefits package.
- One day per week remote working.
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business decisions.
- Exposure to an international group environment.
- A varied and highly visible role offering genuine scope for development.
What you need to do now
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