Finance Manager
hace 1 día
Birmingham
Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an progressive organisation based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as Head of Finance on a full-time permanent basis Culture and Environment Our client is a fast-growing B2B organisation, with a vibrant, collaborative, and ambitious culture. The team is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and working together to achieve big goals. They value individuals who are proactive, curious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better ways of doing things. They are now seeking a Finance Manger to take ownership of the finance function. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth of the business. Personality The ideal candidate will be dynamic, progressive, and commercially aware, with the ambition to grow into a Director-level role as the company continues to scale. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and scale the finance function within a fast growing business, while contributing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Youll be part of a collaborative culture where your input and ideas will have real impact on the future direction of the business. Reward Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Death in Service at 4 times annual basic salary Pension after 3-month probation period Job Role: Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, supported by a Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with dual authentication and manual controls Performing and reviewing reconciliations with a sharp eye for accuracy across billing, payments, and other financial transactions Providing flexibility around critical finance cycles, including reviewing the monthly billing run on the 1st of each month (regardless of day), ensuring accuracy before invoicing customers Keeping a sharp eye on the cash position, prepare and monitor cashflow forecasting, flagging any concerns well in advance together with proposed options and recommendations to those concerns. Leading on process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to increase automationparticularly within billing and reconciliation Preparing and presenting key financial and operational KPIs, including aged debt, product and account profitability. Managing relationships with external accountants, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payroll, pensions, VAT returns, Companies House filings, and year-end accounts Supporting the leadership team with financial modelling, scenario planning, and cash flow management Providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance. Leading on fundraising readiness, investor materials, and liaising with institutional investors Skills and experience: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience Experience in improving finance processes, ideally with billing and automation projects Strong commercial acumen, able to link financials to business performance and strategy Excellent communication skills and credibility when dealing with senior stakeholders, including investors Ambitious and motivated to grow into a broader finance leadership role as the company scales Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process. TPBN1_UKTJ