Finance Manager

SF Partners; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are partnering with an exciting and growing business to recruit an ambitious Finance Manager. You\'ll shape the finance function, support senior leadership and influence strategic decisions in a dynamic project-based environment.

This role covers day-to-day accounting, monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, VAT and payroll, plus partnering with operations to drive business performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or studying towards qualification.
• Experience in an SME or growing business.
• Enjoy improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Experience in project-based environments (property/construction/engineering) beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Oversee VAT, CIS, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Monitor project profitability and provide commercial insight.
• Support investment, development and funding activities.
• Improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with operational teams to drive business performance.
• Build strong relationships with external advisers and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial management

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Commercial thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

SF Partners are partnering with an exciting & growing business in to recruit an ambitious Finance Manager. With an exciting growth trajectory and a strong pipeline of projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping the finance function and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, commercially focused position offering genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while developing your career in a growing business.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day finance function
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
• Oversee VAT, CIS, payroll and statutory compliance
• Monitor project profitability and provide commercial insight
• Support investment, development and funding activities
• Improve financial systems, controls and reporting processes
• Partner with operational teams to drive business performance
• Build strong relationships with external advisers and stakeholders

About You

We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to make a genuine impact.

• Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or studying towards qualification)
• Have experience within an SME or growing business
• Enjoy improving processes and driving efficiencies
• Be confident partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Experience within property, construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Clear progression towards Financial Controller and beyond as the business continues to grow
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, ambitious team where your contribution will genuinely make a difference