Job Description:

📍 West Bromwich Area | Permanent | Full-Time | Office-Based

Looking for a finance role where your input will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your work will directly shape business performance?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and established SME that continues to evolve and invest in its future. Working closely alongside the CFO, you'll take a leading role within the finance function, combining day-to-day financial management with the chance to contribute to wider business decisions and improvement projects.

The position offers plenty of variety, making it ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the numbers while also influencing the bigger picture. You'll have the autonomy to make recommendations, improve processes, develop a small team, and support key strategic initiatives across the business.

For a commercially aware Finance Manager who enjoys being visible within an organisation and taking ownership of their work, this represents a long-term opportunity within a stable and supportive environment.

As Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while providing accurate, meaningful financial information to support business growth and decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting packs.
• Taking ownership of month-end and year-end reporting activities, ensuring deadlines are met and controls remain robust.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, delivering analysis that helps drive business performance.
• Working in partnership with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide financial insight and commercial support.
• Leading and mentoring a small finance team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations.
• Monitoring working capital, including debtors, creditors, and stock, helping identify opportunities to strengthen profitability and cash generation.
• Coordinating annual audit requirements and supporting compliance across VAT, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Identifying efficiencies and implementing improvements across finance systems, reporting processes, and controls, including ongoing enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics.

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced SME environment and isn't afraid to get involved across all aspects of the finance function.

You'll ideally bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, although strong Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or within a similar senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting, management reporting, and financial control expertise.
• Experience working within an SME where adaptability and a hands-on approach are essential.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and engage with stakeholders across the business.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with a genuine interest in adding commercial value.
• Experience within manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, engineering, or other stock-focused environments would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial, although not essential.

• Salary up to £60,000
• Work closely alongside an experienced CFO and gain exposure to commercially focused decision-making.
• Enjoy a broad and varied role with real ownership and autonomy.
• Be part of a well-established business offering long-term stability and future development opportunities.
• Lead a small team while remaining involved in the operational side of finance.
• Play a key role in process improvement and business-critical projects.
• Make a genuine impact within a growing organisation where your contribution will be visible and valued.

If you're seeking a role that offers the security of an established business, the variety of an SME environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution beyond the finance function, we'd be delighted to discuss the position with you.

Apply today to learn more.

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