Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-established national business with a strong UK presence and a large branch network. Employing several hundred people and generating significant annual revenue, the organisation has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and excellent customer service.
As the business continues to grow, they ooking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function and support strategic decision-making.
This role is 4/5 days a week onsite with some flexibility.
The Role
This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for delivering high-quality management accounts, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and commercial insight to support business performance.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing clear financial reporting, analysis, and modelling to support decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
*Produce accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
*Prepare month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and cost allocations.
*Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
*Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations.
*Support year-end and audit processes.
Financial Planning & Analysis
*Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting cycles.
*Develop and maintain financial models and forecasting tools.
*Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.
*Create KPI dashboards and performance reports for senior management.
*Analyse revenue, margins, operating costs, and cash performance to identify risks and opportunities.
Business Partnering
*Work with operational leaders to explain financial performance and challenge assumptions.
*Provide financial insight to support commercial and operational decisions.
*Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, and ROI analysis.
Process Improvement
*Improve month-end close, forecasting, and reporting processes.
*Enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards (Excel / BI tools).
*Support improvements in finance systems, automation, and data accuracy.
*Maintain strong financial controls and governance.
About You
We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and working closely with stakeholders across the business.
Experience & Skills
*Strong experience in management accounting and FP&A.
*Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
*Experience using data visualisation or BI tools (Power BI desirable).
*Good understanding of month-end processes and financial controls.
*Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
*Confident partnering with operational teams and senior leadership.
Qualifications
*ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified or qualified preferred
*Equivalent experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
*Key role with high visibility across the business
*Opportunity to shape reporting, planning, and analysis processes
*Collaborative and supportive working environment
*Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation