Finance Manager Location: Nottinghamshire Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Contract: Full‑time | Office‑based Benefits: Free parking | Employee discount | Company events We’re supporting a growing organisation in appointing a Finance Manager — a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional who wants to make a real impact and progress towards Finance Director level. If you’re commercially sharp, hands‑on, and ready to take ownership of a finance function, this role offers the scope and autonomy to thrive. What You’ll Be Doing: Own the financial strategy, partnering directly with senior leadership. Deliver insightful analysis to support commercial and operational decisions. Lead month‑end, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Strengthen controls, systems, and financial processes. Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations including payroll and VAT. Manage and develop a small finance team while driving continuous improvement.What We’re Looking For Essential: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or senior finance lead. Strong commercial awareness and ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on. Confident communicator, able to influence at senior level.Desirable: Background in a growing SME. Experience leading or developing a small finance team.Why Apply? Clear, supported path to Finance Director. Autonomy to shape the finance function. Collaborative, ambitious environment.Ready to take the next step? Apply now with your CV. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role