Finance Manager in West Midlands

What is a finance manager?

A finance manager plans, budgets, allocates and advises on company finances. They sit at the head of the finance and accounting team and act as financial counsel to executive management, providing the insights needed to make better business decisions.

Finance manager job description and responsibilities

A finance manager is integral to the smooth and efficient running of a finance team. As a general rule, their job description will typically include the following duties:

Overseeing management accountants, financial analysts and financial accountants

Reporting on budgets, expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Business plan development based on finance reporting

Budget management and monitoring

The collection and interpretation of financial data

Advising senior stakeholders on financial issues

Anticipating future trends in finance

Analysing current market trends

Analysing competitor activity

Finance manager qualifications, skills and experience

Basic requirements for a role as finance manager should begin with a specialist qualification, such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA. It’s beneficial to be Qualified by Experience and to have worked within the finance sector for several years. This should be accompanied by a degree in one of the following academic areas:

Accounting and Finance

Mathematics

Management

Business Studies

Economics

Leadership positions typically require a very specific set of soft skills, and this role is no different. In order to become successful, professionals should ideally have the following skills:

Excellent time management

A sharp, analytical mind

Business acumen

Commercial awareness

An eye for detail

Good interpersonal skills

Proficiency in negotiation

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Salary for Finance Manager in West Midlands

52965 - 65340

25th Percentile

52965

Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

61380

Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

65340

Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills.

Demand: High

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Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

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123750

168300

202950

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109148

125235

138600

Finance Director

83408

99000

122265

Shared Service Centre Director

76725

87120

99000

Group Financial Controller

75735

91328

126225

Financial Controller

67073

81180

89348

Group Accountant

53460

60885

65588

Qualified Management / Financial Accountant

49005

53460

57420

Director of Audit & Risk

86130

90833

103950

Internal Audit Manager

56925

64350

69300

Internal Auditor

49500

52718

58163

Treasury Manager

64598

71775

77220

Treasury Accountant

49500

53955

60885

Tax Manager

57915

70290

86625

Tax Accountant

49748

54450

60885

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