Finance Manager
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE21 6YN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing SME. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, delivering accurate financial reporting, and providing valuable commercial insight to support business performance.
Your new role
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Produce financial analysis and KPI reporting to support business decision-making.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Manage cash flow, working capital and short-term forecasting.
- Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll and credit control activities.
- Ensure VAT returns, statutory reporting and other compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Support the year-end audit and liaise with external accountants, auditors and advisors.
- Develop and improve financial controls, processes and reporting systems.
- Business partner with operational managers to support performance improvement and profitability.
- Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team.
- Support finance projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Experience working within an SME or fast-paced commercial environment.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
What you'll get in return
- Up to £65,000 DOE
- On-site working
- Lovely team working environment
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Other excellent benefits
What you need to do now
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