Finance Manager

Proactive Staff; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Ilkeston is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. The role involves managing day-to-day finances and producing comprehensive reports. Candidates should have a manufacturing background, be ideally CIMA qualified, and possess strong SAGE 200 experience. This position offers the chance to develop a small finance team and provides a competitive salary along with various employee benefits including annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days annual leave

Discount on stock

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Ability to develop and mentor financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations.
• Produce management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Cash flow management

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organized

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

Finance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager from a Manufacturing background, in Ilkeston, to oversee and manage the company's financial operations. This is a key role within the business, combining hands‑on financial management with the opportunity to develop and support a small finance team.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (4:00 pm finish on Fridays)
• £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 30 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Discount on stock
• Free parking
• Site based
• Progression available

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company's day‑to‑day financial operations
• Produce management accounts, cash flow reports, forecasts, and statutory reporting
• Ensure accurate financial controls, reporting, and compliance
• Manage and develop one direct report (Finance Assistant)
• Work closely with senior management, providing clear financial insight and support
• Maintain and develop systems and processes to improve efficiency

This is a fantastic opportunity to have full autonomy of the company's financial accounting with only one direct line report, who you will have permission to develop and mould in line with the business needs.

About You

• Ideally fully CIMA qualified
• Manufacturing background essential
• SAGE 200 experience essential
• Strong experience in management accounts, cash flow management, forecasting, and statutory reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across the business
• Proactive, organised, and detail‑focused

How to Apply

Please click apply. If you would like to ask more questions about this role or similar roles we have available, call Maisie or Michael on (phone number removed).

Proactive Staff is an equal opportunities Recruitment Agency advertising on behalf of our client.

Qualifications

• CIMA
• SAGE 200