Finance Manager – Edgbaston– £65,000

Oakley Recruitment is working in exclusive partnership with an evolving strategic organisation based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Our client’s culture is dynamic, driven, and constantly evolving. They are transforming their industry and positioning themselves as a global leader. With significant investment underway, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the overall business.

Personality

You will be a humble, driven, and commercially minded individual with the ability to adapt positively to change. Analytical and process-driven by nature, you will thrive on identifying opportunities to add value, improve efficiencies, and make a meaningful impact across the business. Working closely with the senior management team, you will be naturally results-focused, combining a professional approach with a friendly and approachable personality that enables you to build strong relationships at all levels.

Reward

• £65,000 p/a

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, including a lunch break

• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Hybrid Working - 4 days in office, 1-day WFH

Job Role:

• Managing monthly management accounts and financial reporting

• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management

• Preparing accurate P&L, balance sheet and profitability analysis

• Supporting year-end processes and external accountants/auditors

• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance processes Analyse profitability across brands, suppliers and business channels

• Monitoring margins, rebates and supplier agreements

• Supporting pricing and commercial decision-making

• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes

• Managing VAT submissions, reconciliations and compliance

• Improving reporting accuracy and process efficiency

• Supporting implementation of better finance systems and controls

• Working closely with sales, operations and supplier partners

• Supporting strategic projects and growth initiatives

• Assisting with KPI reporting and performance tracking

• Providing financial insight to support business decisions

  
  

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant

• Strong commercial finance background

• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a growing business

• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills

• Experience of working across accountancy software, Xero preferred not essential

• Experience with forecasting, cashflow and profitability analysis

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