Finance Manager

At BFY, you’ll find us working as trusted partners with our clients, from the big picture right down to operational details: helping them to define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or simply bring their strategic goals to life.  

We operate extensively in the utilities sector. We use our expertise to help clients navigate problems and drive outstanding solutions.  

As a result of continued high growth we are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key commercial role within our Finance Team. The individual must have previous experience of working within a professional services firm, dealing with numerous stakeholders in a high change, fast paced environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the senior leaders of BFY, adding strategic value through insights and ensuring the smooth operating of the finance function.  

Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, adaptability and flexibility will be key. Your responsibilities will include overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis, maintaining and improving robust procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests as and when they come up. Core aspects of the role are as follows; 

• Prepare all weekly and monthly reporting including management accounts, cashflow, and preparing and presenting analysis as required 

• Oversee month end close 

• Ensure all payment approvals, including VAT and Corporation Tax are fully prepared, approved and paid in a timely manner and in line with HMRC & VAT processes 

• Review, control and sign off payroll monthly ensuring a seamless service for the BFY team 

• Realise maximum return for BFY by applying effective Treasury management strategies 

• Ensure effective processes are in place and applied for budgeting and forecasting monthly, quarterly and annually 

• Day to day operational and performance management of bookkeeper 

• Commercial support and ad hoc project work, identifying risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout 

Requirements

We are looking for people who have the following:  

• Experience of working in high change, fast paced environments in professional services or scale up business 

• Experience of acting as a trusted business partner, creating tangible value through analysis and insights 

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified 

• Excellent Excel and financial modelling capabilities 

• Experience with creating statutory accounts would be advantageous  

• Proficient with budget and forecasting processes  

• A team player who will seamlessly fit with the BFY culture and team 

• Previous leadership experience  

Benefits

• Competitive salary, in line with your capability and experience. On target package £50k - £65k for an exceptional candidate 

• Biannual bonus scheme (in line with performance reviews) 

• 33 days holidays (25 days plus 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme 

• 1 additional day of holiday per year after 2 years of service (up to 5 extra days) 

• Private medical insurance for you, your cohabiting partner and children under 18 

• Access to high-quality wellbeing support 

• Option for additional pension salary sacrifice
• EV salary sacrifice scheme 

Who are BFY group? 

BFY Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing management consultancies, trusted by leading organisations in Energy, Utilities, and Private Equity. We build strong partnerships with our clients, working practically to tackle their toughest challenges, realise opportunities, and achieve lasting results. 

Since our founding in 2004, we’ve been proud to remain an independent, privately owned firm based in Nottingham, working with clients throughout the UK. 

We’re a high performing team that looks after each other, putting a huge amount of effort into creating an environment that offers meaningful work, the opportunity to develop and grow, and the ability to have fun whilst doing it. We specialise in Transformation, Strategy and Commercial Excellence, Operational Turnaround and Recovery, and ESG and Carbon Reduction. 

We’re proud of the recognition we've received for our growth and impact. We’ve been named one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants by the Financial Times, featured in The Sunday Times Hundred as one of the fastest-growing private companies, and earned multiple Best Workplaces awards. Ian Barker, our Managing Partner, also made The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders list in 2024. 

Our employee experience is rated 95% by Great Place To Work UK, beating typical companies by 40%, with 100% of our team agreeing that joining BFY is a welcoming experience, and that everyone is offered training or development to further themselves. 

We embarked on a journey a few years ago to ensure we created a growing, sustainable consulting firm that would give people meaningful work, be a great environment for development, while preserving our culture of "we're a bit different". 

• We deliver exceptional work for clients, as part of a high performing team 

• Our results focus allows us to be really flexible on working location, and hours. We have successfully been able to accommodate fully remote working, flexible working, compressed hours, variable hours etc 

• You will be given huge amounts of trust, freedom, and support where you need it to deliver in your role 

• We have great fun. We do a company wide check in twice a week, a team quiz on a Friday, regular social events and we have an awesome selection of memes for all occasions. 
  
  

What do our people say about working here? 

“When you join a new company, it can be daunting, am I good enough? Will I be able to do it? Imposter syndrome can be a real worry, joining BFY is a genuinely awesome experience. Through the process you get to speak to everyone on the team and what is amazing is how open and readily available to help EVERYONE is! The culture here is fantastic and you get to make your own decisions within an incredibly supportive framework." – Kev Brown, Senior Manager, joined BFY September 2022 

How To Apply – Important 

If you feel like we’re a great fit based on what you’ve read, we’re looking forward to receiving your application. Please include your CV and a cover letter telling us more about you and why you think we’d work well together. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are committed to supporting your work life balance. Please let us know if you have any flexible working requirements. 

To get to know you a bit better and just a for a bit of fun, tell us what your favourite pizza topping is and why! 

Please be aware that currently we can only progress applications from those who do not need Sponsorship or a Visa to work in the UK 

Our interview Process 

We take your next career move very seriously and want to fully understand your needs and expectations from a role at BFY. Our hiring process consists of 3 stages of interviews, where you will meet members of our team and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like and get a real understanding of BFY Group and how we work. We are asking you to commit to completing a few additional assessments as well as a short presentation. Communication is key during this time, so we promise to keep you updated and give you feedback as we go.