Henderson Scott Finance and Accounting are recruiting a Finance Manager to become an integral hire for their client who is a growing SME based in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team where you'll gain exposure to senior leadership and be mentored by an aspiring CFO and a high performing Financial Controller.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function and developing a small, capable team. You'll take ownership of financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and mentor a small transactional finance team, supporting their growth and development.
• Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment across credits and debits, accruals, and prepayments.
• Work closely with the FC on cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and management accounts.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practice controls.
• Support with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.

Your Profile

• Qualified or part-qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or QBE with strong experience).
• Solid grounding in financial accounting with a strong grasp of the fundamentals.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Proven experience within an SME or mid-sized business, ideally with exposure to a larger group or international brand.
• A natural leader who enjoys coaching and developing others while remaining hands-on.

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000 with excellent company benefits

25 days holiday

Health care cover after probation

2 to 3 days in office