Finance Manager (Part-Time)

Our Bromsgrove based client is an innovative technology company engaged in cutting-edge research to meet the needs of Government customers. Due to continued growth, they have a vacancy for an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in the detail, improving processes and producing accurate, meaningful financial reporting. You’ll work closely with the wider business to improve systems, support decision-making and help strengthen financial controls as the company continues to grow.

You’ll manage a part-time Finance Officer who handles the day-to-day transactional finance work, allowing you to focus on management reporting, forecasting, controls and process improvement.

·         Hours: 15/20 hours over 3 days – ideally Monday, Tuesday and Friday (Friday is a key day)

·         Located in the Bromsgrove office but travel to head office (Tewkesbury) is required once a month

·         Hybrid flexible working is supported.

·         Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DC) are essential therefore the role is only open to British Passport holders. 

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

●     Own and improve the month-end process and produce accurate management accounts.

●     Prepare monthly board reports with variance analysis and business performance commentary.

●     Develop reporting tools and processes to support business growth and operational changes.

●     Work with Directors and department managers to improve reporting, controls and data quality.

●     Provide financial analysis and insight to support decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

●     Lead the budgeting and forecasting process.

●     Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and monitor business performance.

●     Build and maintain financial models and reporting tools.

●     Support long-term planning with clear and accurate financial information.

Finance Operations

●     Manage and support the part-time Finance Officer responsible for transactional finance tasks including AP, AR, credit control, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.

●     Review and approve monthly payroll.

●     Support transactional finance tasks when needed during busy periods or year-end.

●     Improve financial controls, processes and reporting procedures.

●     Help develop more efficient systems and workflows across the finance function.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

●     Lead the year-end process and act as the main contact for external accountants and auditors.

●     Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

●     Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

●     Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

About You

●     Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or strong QBE experience.

●     Previous experience in a Finance Manager role within an SME environment.

●     Hands-on, organised and detail-focused.

●     Strong Excel skills and confident in building financial models and reports.

●     Experience using cloud accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.

●     Comfortable with improving processes and introducing new ways of working.

●     Strong communication skills and able to work closely with non-finance teams.

●     Experience within engineering, manufacturing or project-based businesses would be useful.

To apply please forward your up to date CV and or call us for more information.