Job Description:

Senior Finance Manager - Reading

We’re working with a fast-growing, PE-backed, tech business based in Reading to appoint a Finance Manager into a high-impact leadership role.

This is a broad, hands-on position, that will take end to end responsibility for financial operations- ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys driving improvements, and wants to play a key role in a scaling business. You’ll have real visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape processes as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Financial Control

• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and cashflow reporting
• Drive improvements across month-end processes and reporting accuracy

Financial Accounting & Audit

• Lead the year-end audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
• Support corporation tax and R&D compliance activities while maintaining robust financial controls

Transactional Finance

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, customer invoicing, and cash collections
• Manage bank reconciliations, cashflow inputs, and payroll coordination with the outsourced provider

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Line manage and develop a small finance team within a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Partner closely with the Finance Director to improve finance processes, systems, and operational efficiency

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Previous experience in a broad Finance Manager or similar role
• Confident owning finance processes end-to-end
• Strong management reporting and financial accounting experience
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Experience within a growing or PE-backed environment is advantageous

Salary of £65,000 – £75,000

Hybrid working