Job Search

Finance Manager - FP&A | UK & Ireland

Berkshire / Thames Valley | up to £80K + Bonus & Bens | International Organisation

Hybrid / 4 office days, 1 WFH per week

Are you an accomplished FP&A professional who understands what drives business performance, knows what good looks like and enjoys bringing structure, clarity and commercial insight to complex financial information?

We're supporting an established international organisation in the appointment of an experienced Finance Manager - FP&A to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial planning, reporting and commercial insight across its UK & Ireland operations. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll be taking ownership of the financial planning cycle and creating greater consistency, transparency and accountability across three interconnected businesses.

This is an opportunity to do considerably more than consolidate numbers. It's about understanding what drives performance, challenging assumptions and establishing the financial rhythm that enables better business decisions.

The opportunity

You'll have a central role in shaping how financial performance is measured, interpreted and communicated, working with senior stakeholders across a complex, international operating environment.

Key responsibilities include:

FP&A Leadership: Own and coordinate annual budgets, mid-year forecasts, monthly reporting and financial planning cycles, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout.Financial Consolidation: Bring together full P&L reporting across two related businesses, providing meaningful analysis of performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.Commercial Insight: Look beyond the numbers to understand underlying performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.Strategic Business Partnering: Work closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting commercial and operational decisions.Planning & Governance: Establish a clear rhythm for financial planning, reporting and business projects, aligning stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables.Reporting Improvement: Enhance the quality, consistency and effectiveness of financial reporting, ensuring leadership teams receive accurate, timely and relevant information.Cost Management: Oversee operating expenditure and headcount analysis, supporting and developing a dedicated analyst.What are we looking for?We're interested in experienced finance professionals who combine strong technical FP&A capability with commercial curiosity, sound judgement and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

You'll ideally bring:

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), supported by significant FP&A or broader financial management experience.Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting and full P&L consolidation experience.Experience working across multiple entities, business units or international operations.An instinctive understanding of financial performance drivers, with the confidence to challenge forecasts, assumptions and reporting outputs.Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations.A proven ability to establish effective planning processes, improve reporting consistency and manage competing priorities.Experience with SAP, BPC or similar enterprise planning and reporting systems would be advantageous.

Why consider this opportunity?

Because this is an opportunity to become a genuinely influential figure within a complex international business. There's real scope to improve how information flows between businesses, establish better working practices and ensure financial insight genuinely influences decision-making. For someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, challenging the status quo and making a tangible difference, this represents an exciting next step.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

#IND-HL-25 - High Level Campaign

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Business Analyst | Power BI | £60,000 + Bonus

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Salary: £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home
Start Date: Immediate availability or a short notice period would be highly advantageous.

The Company

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established, successful and highly regarded organisation operating within the UK healthcare services sector in the recruitment of an experienced Business Analyst.

With a strong reputation for customer service, innovation and quality, the organisation continues to invest in its people, processes and technology as part of an ongoing programme of growth and transformation.

You will play an important role in strengthening business intelligence, improving the quality of management information and ensuring that data is translated into meaningful, commercially relevant insights.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Business Analyst will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining high-quality business intelligence reporting, with a particular emphasis on Power BI, data integrity and effective visualisation.

This is not simply a reporting or dashboard development position. You'll be expected to understand the underlying data, investigate anomalies, question assumptions and present findings in a clear, engaging and persuasive manner.

Working closely with senior management, stakeholders, and customers across the organisation, you'll help improve the accessibility, reliability and commercial value of business-critical information.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and enhance interactive Power BI dashboards and reporting suites, providing clear and actionable business insights.Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, risks and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement.Validate and reconcile information across multiple data sources, ensuring consistency, accuracy and reliability.Investigate discrepancies between reports and underlying source data, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate improvements.Review existing reporting capabilities, engaging with stakeholders to understand their requirements and identify opportunities to improve functionality and presentation.Produce visually compelling reports and presentations that communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.Support the development and implementation of robust data governance policies and reporting controls.Translate business requirements into effective analytical solutions, managing delivery timelines and competing stakeholder priorities.Respond to ad hoc reporting and analytical requests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Act as a trusted business partner, providing insight, constructive challenge and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Business Analyst who can demonstrate:

Proven experience in Business Analysis, Business Intelligence or a similar data-focused analytical position.Strong Power BI expertise, including the development of interactive dashboards, data models and management reporting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with complex datasets and multiple data sources.Excellent analytical and numerical ability, with a strong understanding of data validation, reconciliation and reporting integrity.The confidence to question data, challenge assumptions and investigate inconsistencies rather than simply accepting information at face value.Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.The ability to interpret complex information and translate findings into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI.A background in finance, financial analysis or commercially focused management reporting.Experience improving business intelligence processes, reporting controls and data governance.

Based at the organisation's Wokingham office, with a requirement to attend four days per week and the flexibility to work from home one day per week. Occasional travel to a second group location in West Sussex will be required, typically two to three days per month. Travel expenses and overnight accommodation will be covered as appropriate.

Apply

Please apply with your CV for further information and a confidential discussion.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

#IND-HL-25 - High Level Campaign

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Commercial Finance Manager - FP&A Sales Performance

Berkshire / Thames Valley | £80K plus excellent benefits | International Organisation

4 office days, 1 remote day per week

Are you a commercially astute finance professional who knows what good looks like, trusts their instincts and isn't afraid to challenge the numbers?

We're supporting a well-established international organisation in the appointment of an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to lead sales performance analysis (UK&I), influence commercial decision-making and develop a team of three analysts.

This isn't simply about producing forecasts, explaining variances or creating impressive dashboards.

It's about understanding what drives performance, knowing when the numbers don't tell the whole story and having the confidence to challenge what you're seeing.

The opportunity

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you'll take ownership of sales planning, forecasting and performance reporting across the UK & Ireland. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Services and Supply Chain, you'll have the autonomy to improve how financial information is analysed, communicated and used to influence commercial decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial Insight: Understand the real drivers of sales performance, challenge assumptions and identify risks and opportunities.FP&A Leadership: Lead budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and commercial reporting.Business Partnering: Build influential relationships with senior stakeholders, translating complex financial information into practical commercial recommendations.Process Improvement: Improve reporting accuracy, efficiency and productivity, making better use of existing systems, Power BI and analytical tools.People Leadership: Lead and develop three analysts, moving the team's focus from reporting historical performance towards generating meaningful commercial insight.Decision Support: Provide financial challenge and analysis to support pricing, investment and commercial initiatives.

What makes you a great fit?

We're looking for an experienced, qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who combines strong technical capability with commercial instinct, personality and confidence.

Someone who has been around the block, understands what good looks like and doesn't need technology to tell them when something isn't right.

You'll bring:

Significant experience in commercial finance, FP&A or financial business partnering.Strong commercial judgement, analytical rigour and an instinctive understanding of business performance.A confident, engaging communication style and the ability to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.The ability to educate and engage non-financial colleagues, making financial information accessible and meaningful.Proven experience improving reporting processes and productivity within established systems.Strong leadership skills and a genuine enthusiasm for developing people.Experience with SAP/BPC, Power BI or similar reporting and analytical tools would be advantageous.

Why consider this opportunity?

Because this is an opportunity to do more than just report the numbers.

You'll join an established international business where your experience, judgement and personality will be valued. There's a capable team to develop, established systems to work with and genuine scope to improve the quality, efficiency and commercial relevance of reporting.

Most importantly, you'll have the freedom to bring fresh thinking, challenge existing practices and make a visible difference to commercial performance.

If you're a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with people as much as numbers, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or contact me directly to find out more.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

#IND-HL-25 - High Level Campaign

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Accounts & Finance Assistant | West Berkshire | £28,000 - £32,000
Full-Time (Office Based) | Permanent

Immediate Start Available

A well-established independent organisation in West Berkshire is seeking an Accounts & Finance Assistant to join its finance team as soon as possible.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, providing assistance across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, billing, reporting and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities
* Daily bank reconciliations and cash management support
* Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs
* Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Raising customer invoices and assisting with credit control
* Petty cash administration
* Supporting month-end and year-end processes
* Assisting with management reporting and budget updates
* Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
* Providing finance and administrative support across the organisation
About You
* Minimum 2 years experience within an accounts or finance role
* Experience of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and/or sales ledger
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
* Professional communication skills and a proactive approach
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
* AAT qualified or studying towards a finance qualification
* Experience within education, charity or not-for-profit sectors
* Exposure to finance or ERP systems
Package
* Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Study support available
* Potential hybrid working flexibility during school holiday periods following probation
* Supportive and collaborative working environment

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early once a suitable candidate is identified. Early application is strongly encouraged.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks in line with safeguarding requirements.
To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Accounts & Finance Assistant | West Berkshire | £28,000 - £32,000
Full-Time (Office Based) | Permanent

Immediate Start Available

A well-established independent organisation in West Berkshire is seeking an Accounts & Finance Assistant to join its finance team as soon as possible.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, providing assistance across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, billing, reporting and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities
* Daily bank reconciliations and cash management support
* Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs
* Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Raising customer invoices and assisting with credit control
* Petty cash administration
* Supporting month-end and year-end processes
* Assisting with management reporting and budget updates
* Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
* Providing finance and administrative support across the organisation

About You
* Minimum 2 years experience within an accounts or finance role
* Experience of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and/or sales ledger
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
* Professional communication skills and a proactive approach
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Desirable
* AAT qualified or studying towards a finance qualification
* Experience within education, charity or not-for-profit sectors
* Exposure to finance or ERP systems

Package
* Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Study support available
* Potential hybrid working flexibility during school holiday periods following probation
* Supportive and collaborative working environment

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early once a suitable candidate is identified. Early application is strongly encouraged.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Group Finance Manager | £50 to £55K | Berkshire

Excited to be supporting an ambitious and growing investment group who specialise in the acquisition of small to medium enterprises in the recruitment of a Group Finance Manager.

Reporting to the CFO, and with the support of an accounts administrator you primarily be responsible to for the consolidation of accounts, budgets, and reporting for two FMCG / Retail entities, with core duties to include:

Be the key point of contact on financial and accounting matters.Prepare monthly management information relating to finance, sales, and performance against KPI'sManage all AP, AR (expense & invoice processing, payment runs, petty cash, credit control, sales) and Invoice FinancingEnsure all statutory requirements are met re. HMRC (VAT, PAYE, P11Ds, Annual Accounts)Monitor all bank deposits and payments.Manage and improve the month-end process (bank recs, balance sheet recs).Manage quarterly VAT returns.Manage monthly payroll process in liaison with external provider.Support statutory account preparation

To be successful in this role you will ideal be an experienced SME Finance Manager accustomed to the varying daily priorities of a growing SME. Demonstrable experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

Working with inventory, preferably in a retail / wholesale organisationUnderstand the dynamic of working in a small business / teamBe a self-starter who is comfortable working on their own initiative

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

#IND-LL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less

Private Equity Portfolio Finance Manager

📍 East London / Remote / Hybrid
💼 Senior Leadership Opportunity | Private Equity-Backed Growth Platform
💰 Equity / Share Options Available

Build Your Finance Function. Partner with a Private Equity Group

An ambitious and rapidly growing Private Equity-backed group is seeking a commercially minded Private Equity Portfolio Finance Manager to build and lead a scalable, "accountancy practice style" finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses.

This is a rare opportunity to create something significant from the ground up.

Initially, the function will provide accounting, finance, compliance, payroll, and advisory support the businesses within the group's investment portfolio, spanning multiple sectors.

Long term, the vision is even bigger.

The group plans to grow the finance function in line with the continued growth of existing, and acquisition of new business, and offering accounting advisory services to external businesses by leveraging the extensive network and commercial relationships of the Private Equity group and its senior partners.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to help build a highly valuable business.

The opportunity

You will establish and lead a central finance and accounting function operating with the quality, structure, and commercial mindset of a modern accountancy practice.

The role combines:

Commercial financeOperational managementClient relationship managementTeam leadershipBusiness developmentStrategic growth planning

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, investors, and portfolio leadership teams to create a scalable, high-performing finance capability capable of supporting rapid growth and future acquisitions.

The ideal individual will combine the credibility of a Big 4 or top-tier practice background with the commercial mindset required to operate within a fast-moving Private Equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations, workflows, and operational proceduresBuild scalable systems, controls, and service delivery processesSupport senior partners with strategic planning, growth initiatives, financial targets, and KPI monitoringDrive continuous improvement across finance operations and client service delivery

Client & Portfolio Management

Build strong relationships across the Private Equity portfolioManage key commercial and technical queriesAct as a trusted finance advisor to business leaders and stakeholdersLiaise with clients, HMRC, external providers, and professional advisors

Financial Oversight & Compliance

Manage WIP, billing, debtors, and practice performance metricsEnsure compliance across GDPR, AML, regulatory standards, and internal controlsPrepare and review:Statutory accountsVAT returnsCorporation tax returnsCIS returnsPayroll activities (local, bureau, outsourced)

About you

We are seeking a commercially minded and ambitious finance leader who wants to build something substantial.

You will likely be:

A Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)Minimum 5 years PQEIdeally from an practice background Experienced within practice leadership, advisory, or commercial finance environmentsCommercially strong and confident operating with senior stakeholders and investorsExperienced in managing teams, workflows, and client relationshipsMust have demonstrable experience preparing and managing CIS returnsStrong understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) regulations and compliance requirements

Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions, due diligence, or acquisition integration would be highly desirable. Most importantly, you will have the ambition and mindset to help build a highly successful finance function.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to build and lead a scalable finance functionDirect exposure to Private Equity leadership and investment strategySupport the group's growth strategy through involvement in acquisitions and financial integration projectsSignificant autonomy and influenceEquity / share option potentialRemote / hybrid flexibilityLong-term growth and business-building opportunity rarely available in the market

Location

The role can be, hybrid, or office-based, with travel to East London & Nottingham.

Confidential Search

Due to the strategic nature of this appointment, this search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis.

Further details will be shared with suitable candidates during the process.

If you are interested in building a modern finance practice within an ambitious Private Equity-backed environment, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

#IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less