Brightsmith
Finance Manager
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Finance Manager | Build the Finance Function from the Ground Up
Location: Hybrid
Reporting to: CEO
About the Role
Build something from day one. We're looking for an ambitious Finance Manager who wants more than a traditional finance role. This is an opportunity to build and shape the finance function of a growing business. You'll work directly with the CEO, helping to create the systems, processes and financial insight that enable the company to scale.
You'll establish strong financial controls, automate routine processes, introduce modern digital and AI tools, and ensure the business has the financial information it needs to make confident decisions quickly. As the company grows, you'll become a trusted commercial partner to the leadership team—supporting strategic planning, investment decisions, fundraising and major capital projects.
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how a business grows, this is it.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management
- Prepare monthly management accounts in collaboration with external accountants.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting and commercial insight to the CEO and Board.
- Turn financial data into clear recommendations that support business decisions.
Cash Flow & Planning
- Own the rolling cash flow forecast and liquidity planning.
- Manage treasury activities and banking relationships.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Build financial models to support strategic growth initiatives.
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Build a Modern Finance Function
- Help build a scalable finance function from the ground up.
- Create a single source of financial truth across the business.
- Introduce AI and digital tools to automate routine finance activities.
- Continuously improve processes, reporting and financial controls.
Governance & Compliance
- Support statutory reporting, tax and compliance through external advisers.
- Implement robust financial controls and governance.
- Ensure the business is audit and investor ready.
Strategic Growth
- Support fundraising activities and investor reporting.
- Maintain a diligence-ready financial data room.
- Prepare Board reports and financial analysis.
- Partner with senior leaders to support commercial decision-making.
Capital Projects
- Support the financial management of major capital investment projects.
- Analyse commercial trade-offs and investment decisions.
- Help ensure projects remain on budget and aligned with business plans.
About You
We're looking for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career.
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You'll likely have:
- 3-5+ years' experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner.
- Experience working with external accountants or outsourced finance providers.
- Strong financial modelling, budgeting and cash flow management skills.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience in a start-up, scale-up or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous.
You'll also be:
- Commercially minded and naturally curious.
- Happy working strategically while remaining hands-on.
- Interested in using technology and AI to improve finance processes.
- A confident communicator who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders.
- Someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and thrives in a fast-moving environment.
Why Join?
This is a genuine opportunity to grow with the business. Rather than joining an established finance team, you'll help build one. You'll work closely with the CEO, influence key commercial decisions, gain exposure to fundraising and strategic planning, and play a central role in shaping the future of the company.
For someone looking to accelerate their career, this role offers an exceptional platform to develop into a future Head of Finance or Finance Director.
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