Finance Manager

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:

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

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the business

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key Requirements:

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

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

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness

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

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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