Finance Manager

Nenebrook Recruitment Group have been engaged by one of our long term clients to assist with the recruitment of a Group Finance Manager.

A well-established cash positive SME manufacturing business based in Leicestershire with a circa £25m revenue expected growth to £40m in the next 18 months, are seeking to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

The role is a permanent full time position based on site in Leicestershire.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a standalone position with full ownership of the finance function across a group of 3 entities.

The Finance Manager will lead small finance team and play a crucial role in supporting the CFO. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in resolving discrepancies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in accounting and administration within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

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• Full ownership of the month-end process, producing accurate and timely management accounts
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• Preparation of detailed P&L and balance sheet reports with clear variance analysis and commentary
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• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, working directly with the CFO to support strategic planning and business growth
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• Ownership and active management of cashflow, including detailed short-term (weekly) and longer-term forecasting
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• Monitoring working capital closely, ensuring effective cash management across the group
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• Full responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
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• Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation
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• Direct management of banking relationships, cash positioning and funding requirements
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• Monitoring aged debt, overseeing credit control and managing customer credit limits
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• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
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• Payroll oversight, including review and posting of payroll journals
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• Acting as the main point of contact for external accountants for year-end and statutory reporting
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• Identifying financial risks within the business, with responsibility for assessing and mitigating risk across projects and operations
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• Supporting the board with commercial decision-making, including evaluating project viability, assessing risk vs reward
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• Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and systems
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Candidate Requirements

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• Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
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• Strong experience in cashflow management, forecasting and budgeting in a commercially driven environment
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• Confident in risk assessment, financial modelling
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• Experience within manufacturing, contracting or similar project-based environments advantageous
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• Experience with VAT and CIS desirable but not essential
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• Comfortable working directly with business owners and external stakeholders
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• Hands-on, proactive and self-sufficient with a “roll your sleeves up” approach
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• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail
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• Able to manage the full finance cycle independently without reliance on a wider team
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