Finance Manager – UK Business Lead

About the role

This Finance Manager position will be the sole finance lead for the UK business, reporting directly to the European CFO. You will partner closely with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance during a period of rapid transformation and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial performance analysis for the UK operation.
• Provide commercial insight through pricing, margin analysis and profitability reporting.
• Maintain month‑end processes, controls, compliance and overall financial governance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and insight.
• Support the transition and development of finance processes, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
• Act as the primary liaison between the UK business and the wider European finance function.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred) with broad finance experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting operational and sales teams.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously in a standalone finance role.
• Excellent stakeholder management with confidence to challenge and influence.

Required skills

• Oracle ERP (advantageous but not essential)

What we offer

• Salary package up to £75,000 per year.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Pension matched by the employer.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Hybrid working culture with flexible arrangements.