Harper May is partnering with a dynamic and growing consultancy firm that is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making.

With an expanding client portfolio and an increasing international footprint, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a commercially focused finance professional to help drive its continued success.

Role Overview:
The Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial processes, enhance internal controls, and deliver high-quality financial reporting and insight to senior leadership.

This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across the business and an excellent opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports

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  Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the business

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  Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations

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  Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors as required

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  Manage cash flow and support working capital optimisation across projects and business lines

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  Partner with operational and client-facing teams to provide financial insights and performance analysis

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  Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and internal processes

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  Support the CFO or Head of Finance with ad-hoc analysis, board reporting, and strategic initiatives

Key Requirements:

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  ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist with strong post-qualified experience

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  Prior experience in a finance role within consulting, professional services, or project-based industries

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  Strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness

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  Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g.
  
  Xero, NetSuite, Sage)

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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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  Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment