Finance Manager

We're hiring on behalf of a highly acquisitive, ambitious organisation with a strong track record of growth through both organic expansion and M&A activity. Operating within a fast paced environment, the business has built a reputation for combining commercial rigour with a genuinely people focused culture. As the group continues to scale, they are investing further in their finance function to support the next phase of growth. The Role This is a newly created opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the group finance function, reporting directly into the Group Financial Controller. The role would suit a Management Accountant looking to take the next step into a broader position, with genuine exposure to reporting, process improvement and cross functional business partnering. You will play a key role in the monthly management accounts process, while also contributing to the group's wider financial reporting requirements, an ideal opportunity for someone keen to develop their technical reporting exposure alongside strong management accounting fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Support the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts across the group Assist with group consolidation and financial reporting processes, working closely with the Group Financial Controller Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing insight to support business decision making Support integration of acquired businesses into group finance processes and reporting frameworks Review and improve existing processes and controls as the finance function scales Business partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support Assist with statutory reporting and year end audit processes Support ad hoc projects linked to the group's ongoing acquisition strategy What We're Looking For ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist), with a background in management accounting Experience gained within a fast paced, ideally multi entity or acquisitive environment is advantageous Candidates from a professional services background would be well suited, given the exposure to multiple entities, deadlines and client facing rigour this typically brings Strong technical accounting knowledge with an appetite to develop group reporting experience A proactive, commercially minded individual comfortable working in a growing and evolving function Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business Advanced Excel skills; experience with consolidation tools or ERP systems desirable What's on Offer Basic salary £55,000–£65,000 Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working, 2 days per week from the Birmingham office #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity House Group