Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
Study support if required
Location: Derbyshire
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Holidays: 25 + Bank Holidays

We're partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation to recruit a Management Accountant who will play a key role in supporting financial performance, driving process improvements and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, providing insightful reporting, variance analysis and commercial support to help inform strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships across the business, improving processes and being involved in finance transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce accurate monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and variance analysis.
Partner with budget holders to provide financial insight, forecasting support and budget monitoring.
Manage month-end processes and VAT accounting.
Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register.
Support Auditors with Year - End.
Review and improve financial controls, policies and procedures.
Support the implementation of new finance systems and digital ways of working.
Line manage the Assistant Accountant, providing guidance and support.
Deliver meaningful financial reporting to support business performance and decision-making.

About You:
Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
Experience preparing monthly management accounts and managing month-end processes.
Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience (QBE).
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and SUMIFs.
Confident communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
A proactive, organised individual with a continuous improvement mindset.