Finance Manager - Brighton

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Ref: 1948 Date Posted: Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Finance Manager

 

The Opportunity

ProTalent is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and forward-thinking business in their search for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role where you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end financial operations, reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a dedicated team of five across finance and debt management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable finance professional to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing, fast-paced organisation.

 

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of the financial function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic financial insight. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Control & Month-End

  • Managing the preparation and posting of journals

  • Leading the full Sage-based month-end process

  • Maintaining and reconciling the monthly balance sheet

  • Producing Profit & Loss reports with commentary

  • Creating monthly finance reports for senior leadership

  • Monitoring financial health and ensuring solvency

Regulatory Compliance

  • Preparing and submitting FCA RMAR returns

  • Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory financial obligations

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Developing and maintaining forecasts and budgets

  • Conducting variance analysis to support business decisions

  • Producing Board Packs with financial results and strategic insight

  • Contributing to long-term planning via performance and KPI reporting

Cashflow & Operational Finance

  • Overseeing daily and long-term cashflow

  • Authorising payment runs, ensuring financial alignment

  • Responding to ad-hoc reporting requests

Management Information & Bonus Calculations

  • Maintaining company MI reports

  • Calculating company bonuses based on performance metrics

Team Leadership

  • Leading and developing a team of five

  • Setting objectives, conducting reviews, and supporting development

  • Fostering a culture of excellence, accuracy, and accountability

 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory understanding (FCA exposure highly desirable)

  • Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel

  • Skilled in producing management accounts, forecasts, and board-level reports

  • Excellent leadership skills with experience managing a finance team

  • Highly organised, analytical, and proactive

  • Work directly with senior leadership and influence company strategy

  • Lead and shape a committed finance team

  • Be part of a supportive, fast-paced, and growing environment

  • Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and professional growth

 

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