Job Description

Finance Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an ambitious, growing PE organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This permanent, fully remote opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant 1/2 years post-qualification who enjoys taking ownership, building effective finance processes and working closely with senior leadership.

You'll play a key role in bringing finance operations in-house, with the opportunity to shape how the function develops as the business expands internationally.

Why join our client

Our client is a growing business with a strong culture of trust, flexibility and personal responsibility. People are encouraged to manage their own time, take ownership of their work and contribute ideas that make a difference.

As Finance Manager, you'll work directly with the CFO, helping establish a reliable finance function with the systems, controls and reporting needed to support future growth. It's a hands-on opportunity with a genuine route towards Financial Controller.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully managed in-house finance function.

• Own the month-end close, producing accurate management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Partner with the CFO to prepare board reporting, financial analysis and management information.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, treasury and payroll processes.

• Manage revenue recognition and deferred income, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.

• Strengthen financial controls, VAT compliance and statutory reporting processes.

• Coordinate external audit requirements and support the organisation's first audit.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.

• Improve finance systems and reporting, including identifying opportunities for automation.

• Support international accounting activities and the development of scalable finance processes.

Why you're a great fit

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and practical experience across the finance cycle.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable getting into the detail while also recognising opportunities to improve how finance operates.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing month-end close and preparing management accounts.

• Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Hands-on experience across transactional finance, banking and payroll.

• Understanding of SaaS revenue recognition and deferred income.

• Experience maintaining financial controls and supporting external audits.

• Confidence working with accounting systems, ideally Xero.

• The ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.

• An interest in using technology and automation to improve finance processes.

Experience within a growing business, particularly one operating internationally, would be valuable. You'll be someone who enjoys building processes, solving problems and taking responsibility for delivering accurate financial information.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Manager, you'll have the freedom to manage your working day, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to help build a finance function from the ground up.

• £50,000–£65,000 salary

• Fully remote working, UK-based

• Permanent, full-time position

• Monthly team meet-ups in the Bristol/Bath area

• Unlimited annual leave

• Annual learning and development budget

• Home working equipment budget following probation

• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership

• Genuine opportunity to progress towards Financial Controller

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.