CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established and growing SME business based in Winchester to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager on a permanent basis.Working within a close-knit finance team you ll take day-to-day ownership of the finance function across multiple entities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in the detail but also wants the scope to improve how things are done.Responsibilities of the Finance Manager Leadership of core transactional finance activity across purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashflow and banking, with oversight of workloads, reconciliations, debtor management and forecastingResponsibility for payroll, and subcontractor processes, including CIS compliance, pensions, expenses, holiday reportingDriving continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting, identifying efficiencies, strengthening controls and supporting the finance function as the business scales Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager role: Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within a similar multi-entity, fast-moving environmentStrong knowledge of month-end, ledger control, cashflow forecasting and statutory requirements including VAT and journalsExposure to payroll with a high level of accuracy and confidence dealing with day-to-day finance queriesA collaborative, systems-minded individual who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls and working closely with operational teams as the business grows Addition