Job Description

Job Role: Finance Manager

Location: Based in New Milton or our Worcester office, with occasional travel to London

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as a Finance Manager, you will be contributing to our vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK's property sector.



We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and service across the property industry.

Main Purpose of Job

We're looking for a Finance Manager who combines technical excellence with a proactive mindset to lead a team of Management Accountants. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient under pressure, and passionate about driving improvement across financial processes.



You'll own the month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and business partner with support cost centres to deliver meaningful insights. You'll also lead the quarterly reporting and financial statement preparation for a major client, managing audit queries with confidence and precision.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Development

+ Inspire and lead a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
+ Encourage innovation and challenge the status quo to enhance team performance and process efficiency.

Financial Control & Reporting

+ Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous refinement.
+ Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust financial controls and data integrity.
+ Identify and implement improvements to streamline reporting and strengthen governance.

Strategic Business Partnering

+ Collaborate with support cost centre leads to provide insightful financial analysis and challenge assumptions.
+ Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving clarity and alignment with strategic goals.

Client-Facing Financial Management

+ Lead the preparation of quarterly accounts and financial statements for a high-profile client.
+ Manage audit queries with professionalism and agility, ensuring compliance and transparency.
+ Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters.

Qualifications

A commercially orientated qualified Finance individual (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) 5 -10 years post qualified commercial experience

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in a finance leadership role with a track record of driving improvements. Strong technical accounting skills and a passion for problem-solving. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. A self-starter who takes ownership and delivers results. Advance Excel and PowerPoint skills. Power BI experience is a plus Experience of using Workday and Adaptive Insight preferable.

Working at Innovus:

At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution.



We're passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements.



Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.

What We Offer:

At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That's why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits.



We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Innovus, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities.



As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.