Finance Manager – Hybrid (High Wycombe)

About the role

This is a hands‑on Finance Manager position within a family‑run, sustainability‑focused business in High Wycombe. You will own the finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Director, and help shape the company’s financial future as it scales.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all financial transactions, month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and rolling financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for senior leadership.
• Liaise with external accountants and manage GDPR/ICO compliance.
• Handle client invoicing, credit notes, payment reconciliation and credit control using Xero and Experian reports.
• Raise purchase orders, approve bills and manage supplier payments via Monzo.
• Collate and submit monthly payroll, manage new‑starter onboarding and HR documentation through BrightHR.
• Support recruitment activities and conduct staff appraisals.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or senior finance professional, preferably in an SME.
• Confident user of Xero and Excel.
• Hands‑on self‑starter comfortable with both finance and operational tasks.
• Strong communicator able to present financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and calm under pressure.
• Interest in sustainability and the green transition.

Required skills

• Xero
• Excel
• Monzo
• BrightHR
• Experian