Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Swansea

Are you a hands-on Finance Manager who wants to make a real commercial impact?

We're working with an ambitious SME based in Swansea that is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

This is much more than a traditional finance role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, challenging the numbers, supporting decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the business.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the wider business to provide meaningful commercial insight.

You'll also lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial reporting and control.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a small finance team


• Preparing accurate and insightful management accounts


• Taking ownership of budgets and forecasting


• Providing commercial analysis and financial insight to support business decisions


• Monitoring performance against budgets and identifying key trends and variances


• Working closely with operational and senior management teams


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting


• Driving a culture of continuous improvement


• Supporting the business with financial planning and strategic decision-making


• Ensuring strong financial controls and robust day-to-day finance processes

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager who is comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment and enjoys being close to the detail.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a hands-on Finance Manager role


• Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team


• Strong management accounts experience


• Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting


• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insight


• A proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency


• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business


• The ability to balance strategic thinking with getting involved in the detail

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager who wants to move beyond simply reporting the numbers and become a key part of the wider business.

You'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, improve processes, develop a team and make a visible commercial impact within an SME environment.

Location: Swansea
Working pattern: On-site
Role: Finance Manager
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

If you're a commercially minded Finance Manager who enjoys making things better, we'd love to hear from you.

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