Finance Manager in Gloucester - Citadel Source Limited

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a longstanding clienton a newly formed Finance Manager role.

A bit about our client

Our client is a purpose-led business with a strong and trusted brand. Having seen steady growth, the company is now expanding its finance team. This newly created role has been established to support the team, providing a pivotal contribution to the business as it continues this journey.

The role

Reporting to an exceptional Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be a pivotal role within the finance team. You will be responsible for providing operational support to the Head of Finance while leading the AP and AR teams. You’ll be responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective team management, while helping to strengthen internal controls and drive continuous process improvements. It’s a high-impact position with exposure across the business, requiring collaboration with both finance and operational stakeholders, and supporting cash management, compliance, and financial planning.

About you

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with proven experience in financial management and team leadership within complex organisations. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of processes, can plan effectively, manage competing priorities, and lead a team with energy and clarity. We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused individual who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement, acting as the “right hand” to the Head of Finance.

As the Finance Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Acting as a trusted partner to the Head of Finance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
• Reviewing and improving existing finance processes, policies, and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
• Managing operational cash forecasting, including detailed short- and long-term cashflow forecasts, reporting variances, and ensuring covenants and compliance certificates are filed on time.
• Leading day-to-day cash management, ensuring minimum account balances and robust banking controls are maintained.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Partnering with FP&A, operational stakeholders, and the wider finance team to provide clear, insightful financial information to support decision-making.
• Supporting the CFO and Head of Finance with ad hoc financial projects, process improvements, and data analysis.

What the client has to offer

• Base salary of up to £62,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day of leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 days from home)

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.