Job Description:

Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Our Bromsgrove based client is an innovative technology company engaged in cutting-edge research to meet the needs of Government customers. Due to continued growth, they have a vacancy for an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in the detail, improving processes and producing accurate, meaningful financial reporting. You’ll work closely with the wider business to improve systems, support decision-making and help strengthen financial controls as the company continues to grow.

You’ll manage a part-time Finance Officer who handles the day-to-day transactional finance work, allowing you to focus on management reporting, forecasting, controls and process improvement.

• Salary: C£50k per annum pro rata 
• Hours: 15/20 hours over 3 days – ideally Monday, Tuesday and Friday (Friday is a key day)
• Located in the Bromsgrove office but travel to head office (Tewkesbury) is required once a month
• Hybrid flexible working is supported.
• Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DC) are essential therefore the role is only open to British Passport holders. 

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Own and improve the month-end process and produce accurate management accounts.
• Prepare monthly board reports with variance analysis and business performance commentary.
• Develop reporting tools and processes to support business growth and operational changes.
• Work with Directors and department managers to improve reporting, controls and data quality.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

Finance Operations

• Manage and support the part-time Finance Officer responsible for transactional finance tasks including AP, AR, credit control, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Review and approve monthly payroll.
• Support transactional finance tasks when needed during busy periods or year-end.
• Improve financial controls, processes and reporting procedures.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Lead the year-end process and act as the main contact for external accountants and auditors.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or strong QBE experience.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager role within an SME environment.
• Hands-on, organised and detail-focused.
• Strong Excel skills and confident in building financial models and reports.
• Experience using cloud accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.
• Comfortable with improving processes and introducing new ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and able to work closely with non-finance teams.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be useful.

To apply please forward your up to date CV and or call us for more information.

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