Senior Finance Manager

Distinct; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm based in Leicester is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to shape financial strategy and drive impactful decision-making. The role focuses on cash flow, working capital management, and influencing senior stakeholders. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a relevant finance qualification. The position offers a salary between £65,000 and £80,000, with the possibility of remote working for part of the week.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

Car allowance of £6k

Private medical

26 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in working capital and cash flow modelling.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge status quo.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial model for balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage cash forecasting across different time horizons.
• Conduct monthly net working capital analysis vs budget.

Skills

Working capital modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job details

Job details

Job description

At the heart of this fast‑paced, PE‑backed business is a finance team that has undergone significant transformation to match ambitious growth plans.

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially astute Senior Finance Manager to play a key role in shaping financial strategy, driving insightful decision‑making, and supporting continued expansion.

Cash flow and working capital are at the core. This role isn’t just about understanding numbers – it’s about uncovering the ‘why’ behind them. Think… why are trade debtors or creditors increasing, and what’s the solution?

You’ll be working closely with the CFO and exec team, focusing on cash flow, debt, and working capital. It’s strategic financial modelling without needing to be an Excel wizard – more about interpreting the data, understanding the outputs, and influencing key decisions.

How will you be the change?

This role is essential in driving the business forward. And as a Senior Finance Manager , you’ll do it by :

Taking ownership of the financial model for balance sheet and cash flow forecasting / reporting.

Managing cash forecasting across different time horizons – 13‑week, annual, and longer‑term planning using key drivers like DSO / DPO.

Conducting monthly net working capital analysis vs budget / forecast, developing and monitoring KPIs.

Building strong relationships at senior management level, delivering impactful business insights that drive performance.

Acting as a key financial contact for major transformation projects across the group.

Ensuring strong financial controls over planning spreadsheets and reporting tools.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to drive change and make an impact, you’ll need :

Recent experience in working capital and cash flow modelling.

A commercially focused mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to challenge the status quo.

Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communicating at all levels.

A relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

It’s a bonus if you have :

Financial modelling experience (Power BI or similar tools).

FP&A exposure across all three financial statements.

Experience in a PE‑backed business.

Working arrangements

They very much embrace flexible working. This role requires two days per week in the Leicester office, with the rest of the week remote.

What’s on offer?

Salary : £65,000 to £80,000 + 10% discretionary bonus

Car allowance £6k.

Private medical

26 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Life cover & paid sick leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity & …