Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports To: CFO
Location: Poole – Onsite – Monday to Friday
Role Type: Permanent – Full time
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
About Us
Our group of companies specialises in housing solutions, supporting organisations with complex accommodation needs across the Corporate, Healthcare, Construction, and Insurance sectors. Backed by over 20 years of experience, we deliver tailored accommodation strategies, combining short- and long-term housing, property management, and bespoke client support.
Job Summary
As we continue to grow as a multi-entity group, we are seeking a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, oversee financial reporting, and support the development of robust processes across the group.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced SME environment, balancing operational delivery with team leadership and continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in driving financial performance, visibility, and scalability across the business.
The Role
The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the finance function, overseeing management reporting, and supporting strategic financial planning across multiple entities within the group.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities
Produce consolidated group reporting and performance analysis
Manage cashflow forecasting and ensure strong financial visibility across the group
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Team Leadership & Operations
Manage and develop a small finance team (including transactional finance staff)
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and controls
Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
Process Improvement & Systems
Drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
Support implementation and optimisation of finance systems
Strengthen governance and reporting as the group continues to scale
Strategic Support
Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
Partner with non-finance stakeholders across the business
Support new entity setups and evolving group reporting requirements
Assist with year-end processes and liaise with external accountants
What We’re Looking For
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience (QBE considered)
Strong experience in management accounts within a multi-entity or SME environment (5 years)
Proven experience managing or supervising finance teams (5 years)
Experience working in growing or evolving businesses
Strong Excel skills and financial reporting capability
Familiarity with systems such as Xero and Fathom
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communicator with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable working in a changing, fast-paced environment and driving improvements
Benefits
Additional leave
Group Life Insurance
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Flexitime
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team within a business experiencing strong growth. This role offers variety, ownership, and the opportunity to shape and improve the finance function while contributing directly to the success of the wider group
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able able to work in Poole - Monday to Friday onsite?
- Are you a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience (QBE considered)
- Do you have strong experience in management accounts within a multi-entity or SME environment (5 years)
- Do you have proven experience managing or supervising finance teams (5 years)
Work Location: In person
