Finance Manager

Barker Ross; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Leicester is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and drive financial strategy. This essential role maintains financial integrity and optimises costs while supporting business growth, offering a competitive salary and private healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare benefits

Competitive salary

A dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified or part-qualified (Desirable).
• Experience in a similar finance management role (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of financial software, particularly Xero (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and manage VAT returns.
• Conduct financial analysis, monitor cash flow, and support budgeting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of tax regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are supporting a leading food manufacturer in Leicester in their search for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, ensure accuracy in reporting, and drive financial strategy.

This is a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity, optimising costs, and supporting business growth.

This is an office based role with no hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts, financial statements, and reports.
Oversee bank reconciliations, supplier invoices, and supplier payment runs.
Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Conduct financial analysis, including product and customer profitability.
Monitor cash flow, forecast financial performance, and support budgeting.
Process supplier invoices and manage customer invoicing and collections.
Develop cost–saving strategies and financial insights to support decision–making.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.
Continuously improve financial processes and implement automation for efficiency.

Key Requirements:

ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified or part–qualified (Desirable).
Experience in a similar finance management role (Essential).
Strong knowledge of financial software, particularly Xero (Essential).
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting (Essential).
Knowledge of tax regulations, financial compliance, and audit processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Experience in the food manufacturing sector (Desirable).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem–solving skills.

Why Join Our Client?

Competitive salary and private healthcare benefits.
Opportunity to play a key role in financial strategy and business growth.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
The chance to lead financial operations and process improvements.

Location: Leicester
Salary: 42,000 – 45,000 + Private Healthcare & Benefits
Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00/5:00 PM

If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for a new challenge in a fast–paced and growing food manufacturing business, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.