Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services business based in Chesterfield is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial performance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will oversee accurate financial reporting, lead a small finance team, and support strategic growth through collaborative decision-making. A qualified accountant with strong financial reporting and management experience is essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in financial and management reporting.
• Strong grasp of month-end processes.
• Experience in P&L analysis and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial and management accounts.
• Lead the month-end close process.
• Oversee P&L reporting and analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

P&L analysis

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering a leading services business based in Chesterfield to recruit a Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management accounts, leading the month-end close process, and overseeing P&L reporting and analysis. You'll manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement across reporting and controls. This is a hands‑on role with real scope to influence financial decision‑making and support strategic growth.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid experience in financial and management reporting. You'll have a strong grasp of month‑end processes, P&L analysis, and team leadership.