Finance Manager 12 Month FTC


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cannock, WS11 9XG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

HAYS are excited to be partnering with a well-established and growing UK business that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with team leadership and business partnering responsibilities.Based in Cannock, the role offers a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day from home.

Your new role

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, leading a team across management accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, driving process improvements and providing meaningful commercial insight to stakeholders across the organisation.This opportunity would suit a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant position. Strong management accounting, financial reporting and team leadership experience are essential, along with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

The business offers genuine opportunities to make an impact, influence change and contribute to ongoing growth.

Whilst initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, there is realistic potential for the role to become permanent.

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role

Strong management accounting and financial reporting background

Experience leading and developing finance teams

Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year

Company pension

Wellbeing support & access to a wide‑ranging employee benefits & rewards platform

Paid volunteering day

Cycle to Work scheme plus much more

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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