Job Description:

Your new company
Your new company is a leader in their field, based near Alfreton and, following a sustained period of growth, are seeking a Finance Manager to join their finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in the finance team and deputise for the Finance Director. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to grow their career in a SME environment. This role could also be suitable for a qualified first-time mover from practice looking for a pathway into industry.

Your new role
Your new role will include but not be limited to:

• Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting support
• Strong Excel skills and experience improving/reporting via ERP systems
• Rebate accounting and revenue recognition
• Stock accounting, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost analysis
• Gross margin reporting and commercial performance insight
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Variance analysis and operational decision support
• Robust financial controls and process improvement implementation
• Identification of efficiencies and reporting enhancements
• Team leadership, including payroll and credit control oversight
• Stakeholder engagement with finance and non-finance teams
• Business partnering to support operational and commercial functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Hands-on, proactive approach within fast-paced SME environments

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a similar role and the ability to deputise for the FD
• Fully qualified CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA
• This role could also be suitable for a first time mover from practice - post qualification.
• Proactive, process improvement mindset
• Hands-on team support and leadership
• Strong communication & business partnering skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment

What you'll get in return

• Up to £60,000 DOE
• Study support available if studying qualification
• On-site working
• 2 direct reports
• 28 days holiday (inc. BH)
• AE pension or 6%/6%
• Sick leave
• 8.30-5 Monday to Friday

What you need to do now


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