Finance Manager

Michael Page; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Finance Manager in Derby for a newly created role within the manufacturing sector. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, budgets, and reporting, acting as a business partner to senior management.

Reporting to Head of Finance, the role combines management accounting with strategic financial insight. Based on site in Derby, you will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with departments to align financial goals with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial management within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Qualified by Experience or with CIMA/ACCA/ACA certifications.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance to support decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and oversee financial planning activities.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Supervise and support the accounting team in daily operations.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Accounting software

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a Finance Manager in Derby within the industrial and manufacturing sector, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations to ensure the business runs smoothly.

This role involves managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Client Details

Our client is a growing organisation in Derby and looking to add a Finance Manager into this newly created opportunity.

This is a fantastic position reporting to the Head of Finance which will be a varied role including Management Accounting and Business Partnering.

This is a 5 days on site position in Derby.

Description

• Oversee and manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance to support decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and oversee financial planning activities.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Supervise and support the accounting team in daily operations.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Proven expertise in financial management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Qualified by Experience or Qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in Derby.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.