Finance Manager

Morepeople 01780; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and budgeting processes. This hands-on role demands strong leadership skills, particularly in managing teams through transitions and enhancing capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the food sector, confident in financial systems, and committed to continuous improvement. This position is based in Newark with a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000.

Qualifications

• Proven history of developing people and enhancing team capability.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams through change.
• Comfortable taking ownership and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with accuracy.
• Provide insightful financial reporting for the Finance Director.
• Oversee annual budgeting and reforecasting activities.
• Prepare weekly KPI summaries and cashflow updates.
• Ensure high standards for balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

Tools

Financial systems implementation

Job description

Finance Manager

Our client is a well‑established organisation operating within a fast‑paced food production setting. Following a recent phase of significant systems upgrades, they are seeking a Finance Manager who can champion new ways of working and bring a high level of technical confidence to the team.

They require a leader who can guide and support an on‑site finance function, particularly through periods of transition. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hands‑on, highly accountable, and capable of motivating others while ensuring the team continues to deliver strong results. A proven history of developing people, managing change, and building effective working relationships across operational teams is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clear, insightful financial reporting each month for the Finance Director, including meaningful variance explanations and performance commentary.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and lead regular reforecasting activities in conjunction with senior finance leadership.
• Prepare weekly KPI summaries and cashflow updates to support operational and strategic planning.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments are prepared and reviewed to a high standard.
• Play a central role in embedding newly introduced financial systems and operational tools across the department.
• Champion process changes within the team, helping ensure new procedures are consistently applied and understood.
• Seek out areas where reporting, controls and routine processes can be improved, automated or made more efficient.

Required

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA).
• Strong background as a Finance Manager within food, fresh produce, agriculture or retail.
• Demonstrable experience of managing teams and supporting staff through periods of change.
• Proven track record of developing people and enhancing team capability.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across operational teams.
• Confident with financial systems, with prior involvement in system implementation projects.
• Comfortable taking ownership, meeting deadlines, and driving continuous improvement.

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000

Location

Newark

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on 07375 967911 or [e-mail]