Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Manager • West Midlands

Company: Vantage Recruitment

West Midlands

Finance Manager Solihull, £40-50k, + excellent benefitsJoin a growing, ambitious business where you won’t just be a number, but a key driver of their financial success. You will step into a high-visibility role, enjoying a great deal of autonomy to shape, refine, and lead our finance functionThis is a unique opportunity for a Finance Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, moving away from rigid corporate structures to a role where your expertise directly influences the company’s trajectory. As the Finance Manager, you will act as the heartbeat of our transactional finance, ensuring robust controls while leading and developing a talented internal team. You will be as comfortable with hands-on bookkeeping as they are with high-level financial reporting and process improvement. Overseeing all day-to-day finance operations and ensure total compliance. Acting as the in-house expert for bookkeeping and transactional finance, maintaining absolute accuracy. Providing meaningful reports and updates to support business decision-making. Identifying and driving continuous improvements to existing financial systems and workflows. Leading, mentoring and developing a small, dedicated internal finance team. Acting as the primary point of contact for external advisors and stakeholders. What we would like you to have as the Finance Manager: Professional Standing: You are a Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a hands-on Finance Manager or similar leadership role. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of transactional finance and a detail-focused, process-driven approach. Management Style: Experience managing a team with a focus on quality and professional growth. Personal Attributes: A self-starter who takes total ownership and brings a positive, "can-do" work ethic to the team. What you can expect from the role: A chance to truly make the role your own with significant autonomy. A friendly, inclusive, and growing work environment in Solihull. Excellent benefits package and a salary tailored to your specific experience. Interested? Apply now for a confidential call