Job Description
RECfinancial are exclusively partnering on a retained basis with a well-established SME construction business in Leicester to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, standalone role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full ownership of the finance function across a group of multiple entities within a £40m turnover business.
Offered on a part-time basis (30 hours) with flexibility, although full-time applicants will also be considered, this role will suit someone who genuinely enjoys being in the detail and taking full accountability for the numbers.
- Salary: £45,000 £55,000 (DOE)
- Location: Leicester (site-based, parking available) Holiday: 25 days statutory
This is a role for someone who isn t afraid to get their hands dirty not just reviewing or overseeing, but owning the full finance cycle end-to-end in a fast-paced SME where cash is critical and decisions matter.
You will take responsibility for:
- Full month-end and production of management accounts
- Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management (short and long-term) Monitoring working capital, aged debt and credit control
- Balance sheet integrity including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
- VAT returns and CIS oversight (where applicable)
- Managing banking relationships and cash positioning
- Supporting the MD with commercial decision-making, risk assessment and ROI analysis
- Reviewing and improving processes within a Xero-based environment
This role is ideally suited to a qualified or QBE Finance Manager with strong SME experience, particularly within construction or project-based environments.
You will be:
- Comfortable operating as the number one in finance
- Someone who takes ownership and gets things done
- Strong in cashflow, forecasting and financial planning Confident in risk assessment and evaluating ROI Hands-on, proactive and commercially aware
