Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with a dynamic and expanding consultancy firm that is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making across the business. With a growing client base and international footprint, the firm is entering a new phase of growth and is looking for a commercially focused finance professional to play a central role in its continued success.

Role Overview: The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing core financial processes, improving internal controls, and supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate reporting. This is a hands-on role that offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process, including preparation of management accounts and financial reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments and service lines

• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors

• Lead cash flow management and support working capital optimisation

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

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

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

Key Requirements:

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

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

• Solid technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial awareness

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

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively