Job title: Finance Manager | SME
Emp type: Full-time
Salary: negotiable
Location: South West, UK
Job published: 05-10-2026

Job Description

Citadel Source is exclusively partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad role that combines financial reporting, business partnering and performance improvement within a fast-paced commercial environment.

 

The role

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will deliver accurate financial reporting, provide meaningful commercial insight, and support key decision-making while helping drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.

 

As a Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Producing monthly management accounts, financial analysis and performance commentary
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
  • Partnering with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and drive performance
  • Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
  • Supporting board and leadership reporting with meaningful commercial analysis
  • Monitoring costs, cashflow and working capital performance
  • Improving management information, reporting capabilities and finance processes
  • Contributing to finance transformation and wider business improvement initiatives

 

The successful candidate will possess:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
  • Experience within a management accounting, finance business partnering or finance management role
  • Strong financial reporting, controls and management accounting experience
  • Proven experience delivering budgets, forecasts and performance analysis
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and commercial value

 

What the client has to offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
  • A broad role offering both technical and commercial responsibility
  • The opportunity to influence business performance and support strategic decision-making
  • Excellent career development prospects within a growing organisation

 

Interested?

For more information, please apply directly or contact Dan Morris – dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source for a confidential discussion.