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Finance Manager

Mainstay IT
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Manager role is based in Birmingham with hybrid working and occasional travel, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 depending on experience.
  • This position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with Mainstay Recruitment, for a National Facilities Management company.
  • Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and ideally possess strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting matters.
  • The role requires overseeing management accounts, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
  • This opportunity is well-suited for newly qualified accountants looking to gain business partnering experience and make a significant impact on financial operations.

Role: Finance Manager
Location: Birmingham
Hybrid working from the Birmingham office with occasional travel to other locations.
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 Dependent on experience
Duration:
6 month FTC

Mainstay Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager on behalf of our client a National Facilities Management company. Your role will be to oversee a key portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving impactful decision-making.

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will manage the preparation of management accounts and collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team. Your insights into profitability, financial performance, and strategic execution will influence high-level decisions and contribute to the organisations commercial success.
This role involves working across various departments, from commercial and operational teams to senior business leaders, to deliver clear financial insights and support strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee management accounts for a defined portfolio.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports to inform strategic decisions.
  • Monitor performance using key financial indicators, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Director and Senior Team to manage financial discussions, cash collection, and commercial activities.
  • Ensure effective management of billing, cash collection, and financial controls, with accurate reporting of completed and in-progress work.
  • Work with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
  • Actively support business projects, bids, and change programmes, with a focus on process improvement and automation.

About You:

To excel in this position, you should possess:
  • A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting matters.
  • Excellent commercial and strategic awareness.
  • Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills for presenting complex data.
  • Familiarity with SAP systems (preferred but not essential).
This role is particularly suited to newly qualified accountants eager to develop business partnering experience while making a tangible impact on financial operations.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers a flexible working arrangement and the chance to play a key role in driving financial performance and strategy. Join a forward-thinking team and take the next step in your finance career.

If you feel you have the right experience and skills for this opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration.

Advertised by Mainstay Recruitment, acting as a recruitment company

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