Finance Manager - 12 Month Maternity Cover Location: Near Coventry (fully office-based, 5 days per week) Start: Immediate Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Are you a hands-on Finance Manager who can hit the ground running? I''m supporting a growing business near Coventry who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave. This is a fully office-based role leading a small, established team and managing the full finance function across a group of 10 companies. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a team of five, including a Management Accountant - Oversee end-to-end finance for 10 entities, including all intercompany transactions and reconciliations - Produce monthly management accounts, bridges and consolidated accounts - Complete VAT returns and maintain strong compliance across the group - Deliver accurate cashflow management and forecasting - Analyse departmental costs and provide insightful reporting - Manage debtors and creditors, ensuring healthy working capital - Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations - Produce KPI reporting for senior management - Drive process improvements across finance - Oversee payroll for approx. 170 employees - Manage invoice discounting facilities - Act as main point of contact for external auditors - Work closely with the Group Finance Director on ad-hoc projects and group initiatives About You: Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant in a group role Strong leadership skills and co