Finance Manager – Financial Reporting & Commercial Insight

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join an established business in Taunton. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and providing commercial insight to support operational decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and detailed cash‑flow modelling cycles.
• Strengthen financial controls, compliance and risk‑management frameworks.
• Prepare VAT returns and advise internal teams on VAT matters.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage billing, fees, debtors and working‑capital performance.
• Provide analysis, scenario modelling and strategic finance support.

Required profile

• Qualified or working towards ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Recent experience in a similar finance manager role.
• Ability to commute daily to Taunton.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communicator with non‑finance stakeholders.
• Commercially aware and proactive in improving performance.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Proficiency with financial systems.

What we offer

• Enhanced pension contribution.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.