Finance Manager - Future CFO OpportunityCambridge Full-time - 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) 45,000 - 50,000We''re working with an ambitious, early-stage company with national reach is seeking a commercially sharp and hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of its finance function - with a clear pathway to becoming CFO.This is more than just managing the numbers. It''s about partnering closely with the founders, bringing rigour to the finances, and helping shape the next phase of growth.You''ll be the company''s first in-house finance hire, taking over from external support, so we''re looking for someone who is just as comfortable in the detail as they are advising at board level.Your Role: A Blend of Strategy and DetailOperational Finance Take charge of day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping using Xero Manage payments, cashflow forecasting, invoicing, and bank reconciliations Work with external accountants to deliver VAT returns and monthly reports Monitor high-value stock, sales, and commissions to ensure accuracy and controlCommercial Insight and Business Partnering Support Directors with budgeting, analysis, and strategic financial input Build dashboards and models to help shape key business decisions Flag cost-saving opportunities and improve financial visibility across the businessSystems and Controls Design and implement processes from scratch - from expense management to reporting Put in place scalable systems and internal controls to support future growt