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Finance ManagerSalary:?45000-65000 DOELocation:?Harrow
We are recruiting for a newly created Finance Manager opportunity to join a provider of educational and residential support for adults with learning difficulties and complex needs.
This key appointment has been created to support continued growth and expansion into new sites, offering the opportunity to shape financial operations and make a strategic contribution alongside senior stakeholders.
The RoleAs Finance Manager, you will oversee a small, established team and play a hands-on role in managing the finance function day-to-day. You'll take ownership of management accounts, cash flow, and financial reporting while using your analytical skills to deliver meaningful commentary that supports commercial decision making.
Working closely with the leadership team, you'll also help streamline systems, improve data integrity, and support integration between finance and HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team (currently 5 people)
- Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
- Analyse performance and provide insight into KPIs, variances, and budget controls
- Liaise with external accountants and ensure compliance with all financial and statutory requirements
- Identify and resolve system inefficiencies, particularly in finance/HR integration
- Support strategic planning and business growth
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong experience managing a finance function and leading a small team
- Comfortable analysing financial data and providing commercial insights
- Able to work at pace and adapt within a growing organisation
- Confident but collaborative leadership style
- Systems knowledge ideally including QuickBooks, MoneySoft, BrightHR
- Financial qualifications preferred but not essential: experience and mindset matter more
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Office based in Harrow, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (with flexibility)
- Hybrid working offered after an initial onboarding period
- Salary up to £65k depending on experience
Interested? Contact Lisa Kirwan-Miller at Bright Selection for more information.
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