Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsReal influence in a high-growth environmentA role you can truly make your ownAbout Our ClientAn exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed group that is scaling rapidly through an ambitious acquisition strategy. With strong investment, clear direction, and a focus on long-term value creation, the business offers a dynamic, high-growth environment where finance plays a central role in shaping success.The Stoke-based operation is a key part of this journey, with a leadership team that values insight, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It's an environment where ideas are welcomed, performance is visible, and individuals can make a real impact.Job DescriptionAs Finance Manager, you'll sit at the heart of the business partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance and support strategic decision-making. Reporting into Group, while working hand-in-hand with the local leadership team, you'll bring clarity, structure, and insight to a fast-evolving environment.What you'll be doingDelivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts with meaningful insight and commentaryLeading group reporting requirements and ensuring high-quality submissionsPartnering with senior stakeholders to provide clear, actionable financial insightDriving KPI performance across the business, improving visibility and accountabilityOwning budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processesProviding commercial insight to support strategic decisionsOverseeing day-to-day finance operations (including VAT, reconciliations, payables/receivables)Supporting year-end statutory reportingEnhancing systems, controls, and processes to improve efficiency and scalabilitySupporting integration and reporting of acquisitionsThe Successful ApplicantA recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent, relevant experienceProven experience producing full monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance analysis and commentaryStrong understanding of core finance processes including reconciliations, VAT, and payables/receivablesExperience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningConfidence working with and partnering senior stakeholders, turning numbers into actionable insightAbility to improve processes, controls, and reporting in a growing or changing environmentIdeally, experience in a multi-entity or group structure (particularly useful in acquisitive businesses)What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £66,000 per annum.25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day for your birthday + ability to buy more5% Pension matchedPrivate medicalLife assuranceHybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at home)ContactAlana SpencerQuote job refJN-042026-7005832Phone number+44 161 829 0493Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinance ManagerSectorBusiness ServicesLocationStoke on TrentContract typePermanentConsultant nameAlana SpencerConsultant phone+44 161 829 0493Job referenceJN-042026-7005832
