Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicestershire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Finance Manager - Oakham
£50,000 + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working after probation
Free on - site parking
A well-established and growing international business is seeking an experienced Finance Professional to take ownership of the UK finance function while playing a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives across the wider business.
This is a highly visible position within the Senior Management Team, offering the opportunity to influence commercial decision-making, improve operational performance, and support future expansion plans both in the UK and internationally.
The successful candidate will lead all aspects of financial reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, whilst managing and developing a Finance Administrator.
Key Responsibilities
Lead month-end, year-end and audit processes
Produce accurate and timely management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheets and board-level financial reporting
Manage journals, accruals, reconciliations and statutory compliance
Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities
Deliver commercial analysis around profitability, margins and operational performance
Develop financial models and investment cases to support business growth
Oversee VAT returns, Intrastat reporting, payroll support and HMRC compliance
Maintain and improve financial controls, systems and processes
Support international growth projects, acquisitions and due diligence activities
Manage cash flow, insurance renewals, lease contracts, credit control and purchase ledger functions
About You
ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years' experience within a similar finance role
Strong experience producing company and management accounts
Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Hands-on approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally within a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make a genuine impact within a growing business where finance plays a central role in shaping future success