Senior Finance Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Cardiff |
| Area | Cardiff, Wales |
| Sector | Accountancy and Finance |
| Salary | £55000 - £60000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Joanna Thomas |
| Job Ref | IBV-47639-1 |
- Description
- Location: Cardiff, South Wales (Hybrid working)
Working Hours: 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 DOE plus 27 days annual leave plus bank holiday, option to buy additional holiday, healthcare cash plan, competitive pension scheme, life assurance, option to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme, subsidised Chiropractor onsite weekly, free weekly in-person and virtual yoga, regular social events, career development and recognition schemes, outstanding office facilities including a Chef onsite with a free lunch available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Are you a people-focused finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, supportive culture? Do you enjoy managing teams, driving improvement, and making a genuine impact in a business that values its people just as much as its numbers?
We’re supporting a well-respected professional services organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Manager to join their established finance team. This is more than just a finance role – it’s an opportunity to become part of a business where people genuinely care about each other, pull together, and work towards a shared vision.
Why this role?
You’ll be joining a business where culture is everything.
- Friendly, stable, and welcoming team
-Collaborative environment – everyone supports one another
- People-first approach with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
-A leadership team that listens, values your input, and encourages growth
-A mindset of continuous improvement and innovation
About the Role
You’ll lead and inspire a team of six finance professionals, overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including client ledgers and legal cashiering, management accounts, compliance, and process improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role that offers the chance to shape the way finance supports the wider business.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead, mentor and develop a well-established and high-performing finance team
- Oversee daily financial operations and ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR)
- Deliver accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls
- Act as a key business partner across teams, contributing to informed decision-making
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE
- Background in legal or financial services essential
- A confident leader who enjoys managing
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and adding value
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-led business
- Payroll experience would be an added bonus
- Flexible hybrid working
- Excellent benefits package
- A culture that celebrates people, collaboration, and growth
- The chance to genuinely make a difference
- Lead, mentor and develop a well-established and high-performing finance team
