Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contribution

Progression opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting across two sites, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the finance team.

This hybrid role requires strong accounting expertise in a Manufacturing environment to support strategic decision making and operational efficiency. The role offers progression opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in finance or accounting, such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Proven experience within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Experience using SAP (Accounting Software)
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of financial regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports and budgets across two sites.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory financial requirements.
• Manage the finance team.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Support senior management with financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Lead and develop the accounting team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasting and ensuring optimal working capital levels.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting within the industrial and manufacturing industry.

This role in Nottingham requires strong expertise and experience in Accounting within a Manufacturing environment to support strategic decision making and operational efficiency.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence and maintaining high standards in its financial practices.

This Finance Manager opportunity is paying up to £60,000 with a discretionary bonus.

This is a hybrid opportunity with 1 day working from home.

Description

• Manage and oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports and budgets across two sites.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory financial requirements.
• Manage the finance team.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Support senior management with financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Lead and develop the accounting team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasting and ensuring optimal working capital levels.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A recognised qualification in finance or accounting, such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Proven experience within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Experience using SAP (Accounting Software)
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of financial regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus incentives.
• Progression opportunities.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• A permanent role offering growth opportunities.
• Access to professional development and training programmes.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture in Nottingham.
• The opportunity to work within a reputable industrial and manufacturing organisation.