Company

Financial Services

FinancialManager

£55–75k ~AI est. Middlesborough, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Financial Manager. Skills: Financial reporting, Financial controls, Cash flow management, Audit process. Lead monthly close process. Ensure timely financial reporting”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Experience in financial management, Experience in financial reporting, Experience in financial controls, Experience managing month-end close, Experience managing audit processes, Knowledge of UK GAAP, Knowledge of IFRS, Experience with cash flow management, Experience with working capital oversight, Advanced Excel, ERP systems experience

Nice to Have

Experience in project-based environments, Experience in operational service environments, Support multi-entity businesses, Support international businesses, Exposure to finance transformation projects, Exposure to acquisition integration projects

What You'll Do.

Lead monthly close process

Ensure timely financial reporting

Prepare management accounts

Prepare Balance Sheet

Prepare Cash Flow Statements

Prepare WIP schedules

Prepare KPI reporting packs

Complete balance sheet reconciliations

Oversee payroll journals

Oversee reporting adjustments

Coordinate year-end audit

Prepare statutory accounts

Maintain financial control framework

Ensure compliance with UK GAAP

Ensure compliance with IFRS

Ensure compliance with regulations

Implement controls to mitigate fraud

Implement controls to mitigate revenue leakage

Implement controls to mitigate duplicate payments

Implement controls to mitigate reporting inaccuracies

Ensure finance processes are audit-ready

Drive adherence to finance governance

Oversee daily cash management

Oversee banking activities

Manage cash flow forecasts

Manage liquidity planning

Provide weekly cash flow reporting

Monitor supplier payments

Monitor contractor payments

Monitor employee expenses

Monitor treasury transfers

Oversee debtor management

Oversee collections activities

Oversee customer billing processes

Review approved timesheets

Review approved expenses

Review project allocations

Ensure billable time is captured

Ensure rechargeable expenses are captured

Support operational teams

Resolve billing queries

Resolve project finance matters

Ensure AP invoices are approved

Ensure AP invoices are processed

Ensure expenses are approved

Ensure expenses are processed

Ensure contractor payments are approved

Ensure contractor payments are processed

Manage statutory reporting

Manage compliance obligations

Ensure timely VAT returns submission

Ensure timely corporate taxes submission

Ensure timely payroll taxes submission

Ensure timely statutory filings submission

Lead annual external audit process

Manage relationships with external auditors

Resolve audit findings

Drive continuous improvement

Support NetSuite implementation

Support finance systems optimisation

Assist with finance integration

Build cross-functional relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior leadership teams; Finance teams; Operations teams; Commercial functions

Full Job Description

## Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to lead the financial operations, governance, reporting, and control environment across the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial management, strong internal controls, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and scalable finance processes that support business growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership teams across finance, operations, and commercial functions, acting as a key business partner while maintaining high standards of compliance, governance, and financial integrity. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, AR/AP ageing, WIP schedules, and KPI reporting packs. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly. Oversee accruals, payroll journals, depreciation, tax journals, and reporting adjustments. Coordinate year-end audit activities and preparation of statutory accounts with external auditors. Financial Control & Governance Maintain and strengthen the overall financial control framework across the businesses. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory regulations, and internal company policies. Implement and monitor controls to mitigate fraud, revenue leakage, duplicate payments, and reporting inaccuracies. Ensure finance processes remain audit-ready with appropriate documentation and approvals. Drive adherence to finance governance standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital Management Oversee daily cash management and banking activities. Manage rolling cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning. Provide weekly cash flow reporting to executive leadership. Monitor supplier payments, co

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