Finance Manager

Interaction Recruitment PLC; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and career development

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Midlands team in Derby. You will oversee financial operations, reporting, business support and controls, helping drive profitability and accuracy.

The role offers a competitive £50k-£55k salary and a hybrid office-based setup in the Midlands, with opportunities to develop professionally and support strategic planning. You should bring strong analytical ability, solid accounting knowledge, and experience with

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Proficient in accounting principles and reporting.
• Experience with Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and daily finance operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations, records, and controls.
• Liaise with auditors, accountants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Improve financial processes and efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Financial systems

Communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or part-qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Manager - £50k to £55k

Location: Derby– Office-based with hybrid opportunities

About the Role

We’re seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join our growing Midlands team. You’ll oversee financial operations, reporting, business support, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and daily finance operations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning
• Maintain accurate reconciliations, records, and controls
• Liaise with auditors, accountants, suppliers, and internal teams
• Improve financial processes and efficiency
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards

About You

You’ll have:

• Previous finance or accounting experience
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and reporting
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification (or part-qualified) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Midlands-based office with hybrid opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and career development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment

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