Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with a dynamic and expanding consultancy firm that is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and support strategic decision-making across the business. With a growing client base and international footprint, the firm is entering a new phase of growth and is looking for a commercially focused finance professional to play a central role in its continued success.

Role Overview:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing core financial processes, improving internal controls, and supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate reporting. This is a hands-on role that offers broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the month-end close process, including preparation of management accounts and financial reporting

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across departments and service lines

Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors

Lead cash flow management and support working capital optimisation

Partner with operational and client delivery teams to provide financial insights and performance analysis

Implement improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and internal processes

Support the CFO or Head of Finance with ad-hoc analysis, board reporting, and strategic projects

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist with strong post-qualified experience

Prior experience in a finance role within a consulting, professional services, or project-based business

Solid technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial awareness

Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g. Xero, NetSuite, Sage)

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively