(Senior) Qualified Management Accountant / Finance Manager

A rapidly growing consultancy business based in Esher (Surrey / South West London) is seeking a (Senior) Qualified Management Accountant / Finance Manager with strong FP&A experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of a lean, high-performing finance function. You will combine hands-on delivery with strategic input, supporting business planning, performance analysis and senior decision-making. The position offers significant exposure to the CFO, Board and Divisional leaders, with clear progression into a broader finance leadership role.

Key responsibilities:

Hands-on delivery of the day-to-day accounts function
Managing a small transactional team and overseeing month-end close
Remaining hands-on across reporting and transactional activities as needed
Ownership of the annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning processes
Development of financial models to support growth and commercial decision-making
Delivery of monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
Insight into revenue, margin, cost drivers and working capital
Partnering with Divisional leaders to support performance and planning
Acting as deputy to the CFO when required

Essential criteria:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Circa 2-3 years’ post-qualified experience
Strong management accounting and FP&A background, ideally within consultancy or professional services
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
Ability to translate financial data into clear, commercial insight for senior stakeholders
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with CFO, Board and non-finance leaders
Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, small-team environment

This is a key hire within an established and expanding business, offering the opportunity to broaden your remit, increase strategic exposure and develop towards senior finance leadership.

Salary: up to £60,000 plus benefits
Working pattern: hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

Salary:: £60,000
Type:: Permanent
Location:: London - South
Sector:: Accountancy
Ref:: 24783
Contact Name:: Jon Heard

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