Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a leading services business based in Chesterfield to recruit a Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational excellence. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management accounts, leading the month‑end close process, and overseeing P&L reporting and analysis. You’ll manage a small finance team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations while driving continuous improvement across reporting and controls. This is a hands‑on role with real scope to influence financial decision‑making and support strategic growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial and management accounts Oversee P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary for senior stakeholders Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring strong performance and effective workflow Drive improvements across financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks Produce budgeting and forecasting outputs, supporting the FD with financial planning Provide commercial insight to operational leaders, helping drive cost control and profitability Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and review Support cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and financial modelling where requi...