Overview
Senior Finance Manager Jobs in Swaffham, England, United Kingdom at PAINT RED LIMITED
Title: Senior Finance Manager
Company: PAINT RED LIMITED
Location: Swaffham, England, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a rapidly growing and highly successful SME in West Norfolk. As a key member of the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, strengthening business processes, and supporting the next phase of organisational growth.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager ready to step into a broader leadership position or an emerging Finance Director seeking a hands‑on, influential role within a dynamic business.
What You’ll Lead & Deliver
As our senior finance lead, you’ll be at the heart of the business, driving insight‑led decision‑making and helping shape future plans for growth.
You will:
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Directors bringing financial clarity, challenge, and commercial insight
- Lead and develop a small, capable finance team, embedding strong processes and a continuous‑improvement mindset
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting — ensuring the business has the data and analysis it needs to move forward
- Attend monthly director meetings, influencing decisions and championing best practice
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and efficient reporting
- Oversee weekly and monthly payroll for up to 100 employees
- Provide cost analysis, scenario modelling, and financial planning to support medium‑ and long‑term strategy
- Review and upgrade finance systems and processes to support scale-up
- Identify risks and implement internal controls that protect the business as it grows
Skills & Experience required for this Finance Manager role:
- We are looking for a confident, proactive finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
- High attention to detail and an analytical, problem‑solving mindset
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the business
- Experience with Sage accounting and strong Excel capability
- A desire to develop and progress within a growing organisation
- Hold a recognised professional qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
Rewards & Benefits being offered:
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
- Bonuses related to business performance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service payment
- Healthcare payment scheme
- A vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment
- Excellent staff facilities and on-site parking
- Opportunity to work for a company that genuinely promotes a healthy work–life balance
Whether you’re stepping up from a Finance Manager role, moving from practice into industry, or already operating at senior level in an SME, we’d love to hear from you.
