Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Dudley Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE 5 Days on site

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Develop and implement enhanced monthly reporting to provide deeper insight into business performance.
• Reduce month‑end timelines through effective process improvements and workflow optimisation.
• Support administrators and interim senior finance leadership during company administration and investor due diligence processes.
• Assist with transition of remaining entities onto a new finance system.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of management accountants and transactional finance staff.
• Support team members undertaking professional qualifications through apprenticeship programmes.
• Recruit, train, and upskill team members to take on increased responsibility.
• Lead the finance team through complex organisational change, including administration and acquisition.
• Lead the development and enhancement of the Access finance system.
• Identify, design, and implement multiple process improvements
• Support migration activities associated with new finance systems and reporting tools.
• Act as a finance business partner to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision‑making.
• Supply financial information for divisional presentations and operational reviews.
• Assist with financial aspects of service contract demobilisation and transition.

Key Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in management accounts leadership roles within fast‑paced, multi‑entity environments.
• Strong background in financial reporting, process redesign, and system optimisation.
• Experienced in supporting businesses through administration, acquisition, or major transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong systems knowledge, including Access finance systems, and advanced Excel skills.
• Resilient and adaptable, particularly during periods of significant organisational change.
• Proactive, solutions‑driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong leadership and prioritisation skills.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates