Finance Manager, Newark Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a manufacturing SME in East Nottinghamshire to recruit a Finance Manager. Your new role Reporting to the Directors, you will head up a small team in finance and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function as well as supporting the ongoing development of financial processes, reporting and controls. Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead monthly management accounts preparation, oversee cashflow forecasting, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. You will manage work in progress (WIP) and project reporting, monitor working capital, and supervise purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, and payroll preparation. The role also includes responsibility for year-end readiness, liaising with external accountants, and driving continuous improvements in systems, reporting and automation. You will ensure strong processes, accountability, and resilience across the function. What you'll need to succeed You will have strong varied accounting experience within an SME, good Excel skills, and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset. Experience with project or operational environments is beneficial. You will have experience of staff supervision or be able to evidence your potential to manage. You will be living within a close commute of the area as the role will be office-based for the first few months, after which time, some hybrid working will be possible. What you'll get in return This role offers genuine scope for progression into a more senior finance leadership position as the business continues to grow.Free parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4804146