Finance Manager (Full Time or Part Time)

Calling all Finance Managers, are you open to a move? Our growing remote team of professional consultants is looking for a strategic thinking, adaptable and proactive Finance Manager.

If you're excited about joining a values-driven, agile team and playing a key role in shaping the financial future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. This role presents a genuine opportunity to advance your career and, for the right candidate, pave the way to a future CFO role by joining a developing finance team.

You’ll work from home and travel to work collaboratively on occasion, typically within the Bristol area, being in the South West is preferred.

Hours: Full time or part time applicants welcome, min of 24 hours per week.

About Whitetree

Since our establishment in 2018, Whitetree has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, and we’re not stopping there.

Our mission is clear: To empower our clients, make a lasting impact, and provide unmatched career growth opportunities. We’re passionate about what we do and are driven by a commitment to excellence. By delivering the highest-quality service and going above and beyond to succeed, we can achieve our mission and make a meaningful impact in the sectors we serve. We do this through, continuously championing our values:

Trust: We nurture strong, positive relationships with both clients and employees, we are trusted to deliver.

Integrity: We build our reputation on transparency and accountability and act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.

Innovation: We encourage freedom, where thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas are valued to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus, and agility.

Excellence: We look beyond the present and challenge ourselves, with a commitment to continuous improvement, to deliver future value.

The Role

The Finance Manager will ensure robust financial management across the business impacting both strategic and day-to-day financial activities. You will take ownership of financial processes and systems including the transition to the new system Oracle Net Suite.

You will engage with the Consulting team on projects across the business, working collaboratively with the Senior Management team and Company Directors to provide project financial oversight, manage budgets and generate accurate management accounts. Reporting to the COO your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading the transition and operation of the Oracle Net Suite Finance system
• Taking ownership of management reporting on business performance
• Management of both month end and year end processes and reporting
• Processing of payroll and expenses on a monthly basis
• Monitoring utilisation and project budgets across the business
• Providing financial analysis to support key decisions
• Highlighting opportunities to drive improved operational performance
• Monitoring transactions and reviewing analysis to improve company cash management
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported.
• Managing Credit Control including monitoring and collection of aged debts.
• Adhering to client reporting procedures
• Supporting the CEO with improvement projects, ad-hoc initiatives and analysis.

Hours: Full time or part time applicants welcome, min of 24 hours per week.

Experience, qualifications & skills required

• Fully Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA / CPA or other recognised accounting qualification
• Post qualification experience at Finance Manager or similar level
• Tools: Advanced skills in MS Excel, Oracle NetSuite experience essential
• Skilled in producing and presenting high quality financial data and reports
• Proven track record in producing accurate management accounts
• Experience in handling budgeting and project accounting processes
• Experience of successfully managing financial system transition or development

• A professional, clear and concise communicator able to develop strong working relationships with ease and collaborate effectively - internally with teams and externally with clients.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, drive best practice and improve processes and procedures.
• A resolute problem solver, able to offer quick and creative solutions to problems.
• An analytical thinker, able to analyse large volumes of data and clearly communicate findings.
• Exceptional time management skills, able to prioritise, plan and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident liaising and influencing at all levels, able to offer intelligent debate, communicate complexity clearly and challenge constructively.

• Happy to travel to in person finance meetings as required (likely Bristol / South West)
• Previous experience of and comfortable with remote working is required
• Current right to live and work in the UK
• Current SC clearance or willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check*

Desirable

• Experience within the professional services / consulting sector
• Leadership experience

I don’t meet the criteria?

If you don’t meet the full role criteria and are interested in Whitetree careers, contact [email protected]

Why work for Whitetree?

At Whitetree, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career.
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry.
• Tools, training, coaching, and mentoring to help you do work you can be proud of.
• Flexibility, work-life balance is important, we strive to promote flexibility in the workplace.

Rewards & Benefits

Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday!

Work-Life Balance & flexible working: Start weekends early with an early Friday finish (client dependent), enjoy flexible hours to suit your needs and those of our clients.

Financial Security: Benefit from 6% matched pension contributions.

Rewarding Performance: An all-staff annual bonus scheme to reward your hard work.

Health & Wellbeing: Access Smart Health 24/7 GP, professional mental health support, fitness plans, nutritional advice and more. Additionally, opt into Vitality Private Medical Insurance, for peace of mind.

Family Support: Benefit from our Family Private Medical Insurance salary sacrifice scheme.

Financial Protection: Rest easy with life insurance coverage of 4x your salary.

Professional Development: We’ll cover the cost of a professional body annual membership.

Chartership: Transform your career with our accredited Chartered Management Consultant pathway.

Investment in Your Growth: Expand your expertise with your individual training budget.

Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award: This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. It highlights our dedication to providing support, opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for cadets, veterans, reservists, and their families – which for an employer of c40% veterans is crucial.

Team time: Enjoy social and company events, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture.

Social Value Impact: Give back with 4 half days paid time for charity work.

Recruitment Incentives: Earn £1000 with our employee recruitment bounty.

Tech Savvy: Take advantage of our tech salary sacrifice scheme.

Eco-Friendly Initiatives: Join our electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.

Exclusive Discounts: Access our various discounted voucher schemes.

Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, building a culture that values openness, fairness, and transparency. We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference.

Ready to join us? Click the apply button now or email [email protected] for more information.

Compulsory National Security Vetting

*Please check eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects Please note that many roles within Whitetree are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles with our clients are subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on whether Whitetree are able to employ you for a role.