Finance Manager

Exclusive to Eaton SyalonManagement Accountant | Finance ManagerNorth Derbyshire | £45,000 - £50,000 + BenefitsIf you're someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up, working closely with the wider business and making a genuine impact rather than sitting behind a spreadsheet all day, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.We're supporting a successful and growing SME in North Derbyshire as they look to appoint a hands on Management Accountant / Finance Manager to become a key member of their team.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst partnering with operational managers across the business, providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision making.This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You'll produce the monthly management accounts and oversee a small finance team, whilst remaining happy to get involved wherever required.The RoleResponsibilities will include:Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accountsProducing financial reporting, KPIs and meaningful commercial analysisBudgeting, forecasting and cash flow managementVariance analysis and providing commentary to support decision makingBusiness partnering with operational managers across the business ensuring project costs stay in trackSupporting profitability, margin improvement and operational efficienciesManagement of a small transactional finance teamOversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and credit controlMonitoring work in progress and project profitabilityPreparation of quarterly VAT returnsMonth-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliationsSupporting year-end audit and maintaining strong financial controlsIdentifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of workingAbout YouWe're looking for someone who enjoys operating within an SME environment where flexibility and a proactive approach are valued.You'll ideally bring:Qualified, Part Qualified or Qualified by experience candidates are considered along with relevant experience operating within an SME settingExperience preparing full monthly management accountsPrevious experience within an SME or owner-managed businessA hands-on approach with a willingness to support across all areas of financeExperience managing or mentoring a small finance teamStrong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experienceExcellent Excel skills and confidence analysing financial informationThe ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholdersPart-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Why Apply?This is an opportunity to join a growing business where finance plays an important role in supporting operational performance and future growth. You'll have genuine exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence decision making and the autonomy to make improvements as the business continues to evolve.If you're looking for a role where you can add value, build relationships across the business and become a trusted member of the leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ