Finance Manager

Cherry Professional; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, forecasting, compliance and stakeholder engagement in a broad role based in Nottingham. You will oversee monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow planning, VAT and statutory reporting, and the year-end audit liaison.

Suitable candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong communication, analytical ability, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and commercial impact.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong accounting technical grounding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven analytical ability with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach with focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Oversee VAT, CIS, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead the year–end audit process and liaise with external advisors.
• Maintain financial models and monitor lending covenant compliance.
• Present financial information to shareholders and senior stakeholders.
• Support company secretarial activities, including board minutes and Companies House filings.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Proactive process improvement

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full–Time

We are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a varied and commercially focused role.

About You:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience in management and statutory accounting, budgeting, and forecasting

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Oversee VAT, CIS, and statutory reporting requirements
• Lead the year–end audit process and liaise with external advisors
• Maintain financial models and monitor lending covenant compliance
• Present financial information to shareholders and senior stakeholders
• Support company secretarial activities, including board minutes and Companies House filings

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional looking for a broad role with significant responsibility and stakeholder exposure.