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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughton, Essex

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Essex (Office-based with 1 day WFH)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company
Our client are a fast-growing and well-established media and events business with a diverse portfolio in both B2C and B2B sectors. Alongside delivering large-scale events, they also operate a number of successful digital and publishing brands.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in a newly created role. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a broad, hands-on position with exposure to senior leadership and real influence on the business.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while managing a small team. This is a varied role combining financial reporting, team leadership, and process improvement within a dynamic, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team

  * Own and deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts

  * Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and analysis

  * Review and approve payment runs

  * Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

  * Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities

  * Support year-end processes, including audit and tax reporting

  * Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and opportunities

  * Drive cost control and improve financial performance

  * Review and enhance systems, processes, and internal controls

About You

  * ACA / ACCA qualified

  * Experience managing or supervising a team

  * Background in practice (audit) looking for a first move into industry OR existing Finance Manager experience

  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  * Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

  * Advanced Excel skills

  * Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage) is advantageous

  * Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment

What’s on Offer

  * Clear progression pathway into senior finance leadership

  * High level of exposure to key decision-makers

  * Supportive and collaborative working culture

  * Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business

  * Flexible working (1 day from home)

Apply Now
If you’re looking for a broad and impactful Finance Manager role within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are selected for 1st stage you will be contacted within 5 days of receipt of your application

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