KCR Solutions are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne, seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the management accounting function, support strategic decision-making and lead a small finance team.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong technical accounting skills, a proactive approach and the ability to deliver accurate and insightful financial information to support business performance.

The Role

• Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial modelling to support business planning.
• Ownership and management of cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
• Financial analysis and provision of meaningful KPI reporting to senior management.
• Supporting the Finance Director with year-end accounts, audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Managing and developing a small finance team of two.
• Supporting wider business initiatives through commercial and operational finance insight.
• Assisting with business planning and strategic projects as required.

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position.
• Strong management accounts production experience.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring finance staff.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director.
• Varied and commercially focused role with genuine influence across the business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a qualified finance professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.