Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Portsmouth + hybrid working

£52-55k + bonus + car scheme

Are you a Qualified Accountant with experience of leading a team and seeking a new challenge? If so, we are keen to hear from you! Venture Recruitment Partners is searching for a Finance Manager who will have either qualified in practice and seeking a move into industry or an experienced Senior Accountant with good leadership and business partnering skills.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, improving internal processes, and providing strategic financial insights whilst leading a small team of accountants.The business is renowned locally for their inclusive working environment and for offering a flexible working pattern and excellent benefits. 

Role overview:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, quarterly forecasts, budgets, and financial reconciliations.
• Guide and support the finance team on all aspects of financial processing and reporting, ensuring compliance with corporate reporting requirements (e.g., weekly trading, monthly management accounts, year-end reporting).
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and queries are resolved promptly.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing challenge and oversight to ensure robust financial planning.
• Manage the relationship with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely responses to queries and adherence to audit requirements.
• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

About you:

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
• Good experience in a finance or management accounting role, either from practice or commerce.
• A strong technical accounting background.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• A motivated, knowledgeable, and process-driven professional.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

There is a wide range of benefits to include hybrid working, a car scheme, bonus, a pension contribution of up to 15%, life assurance, private health and 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 

Please note candidates need to hold a British Passport (or have dual nationality) and have worked in the UK for the last 5 years.If this sounds of interest, please get in contact via

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