Finance Manager

Finance Manager £55,000 - £65,000 East Midlands 5 Days On Site

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000Location: East MidlandsJob Type: Permanent, full-time (5 days on site)

The Company

Our client is a highly profitable, private equity-backed manufacturing business based in the East Midlands, turning over circa £55m with around 250 employees. Following a sustained period of growth, they are now looking to strengthen their finance function with the appointment of a Finance Manager.

The Role

This is a genuinely broad, hands-on Finance Manager position reporting directly to the Finance Director, with the opportunity to act as their deputy. It's a role designed for progression - giving the successful candidate direct exposure to the senior management team and visibility across every part of the finance function, with a clear route towards more senior responsibility as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning stock accounting and inventory reconciliations, with visibility of manufacturing costs and gross margin performance
• Playing a key part in the monthly management accounts process
• Driving the annual budget cycle and ongoing forecasting, with analysis to inform commercial and operational decisions
• Contributing to year-end audit readiness and statutory reporting requirements
• Handling rebate accounting
• Modernising departmental reporting by transitioning existing Excel-based models onto the ERP system
• Strengthening financial controls and spotting opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency across reporting processes
• Overseeing payroll and credit control, alongside broader day-to-day support for the finance team
• Acting as a trusted finance contact for operational and commercial colleagues, translating numbers into practical insight
• Getting involved in cross-business projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
• Confident producing management accounts or financial reports in a hands-on capacity
• Strong grip on reconciliations and financial control
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting cycles would be an advantage
• A background in manufacturing - whether through management accounting or audit - is desirable but not essential

This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career - whether you're currently in management accounting and ready for broader scope, or making a first move out of practice into industry. Candidates who meet most, rather than all, of the criteria are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply

• High-growth, PE-backed SME with real progression potential
• Direct line to the FD with deputy-level exposure
• Broad, varied remit covering reporting, stock, budgeting and business partnering
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow with the finance function

For a confidential conversation about this role, please apply or get in touch.