Senior Finance Manager

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000

Job 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

The Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package
• A culture that celebrates people, collaboration, and growth
• The chance to genuinely make a difference

If this sounds like the role for you please apply!