Finance Manager – Manufacturing | Chesterfield | Up to £55,000 | Permanent Your new company Our client is looking to meet with qualified, newly qualified, or part-qualified finance professionals interested in stepping into a dynamic Finance Manager role within a thriving manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company based in Chesterfield, offering long-term career development and a supportive working environment. Your new role In this busy and varied role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. You’ll lead month-end processes, manage reporting, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. Preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis) Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management Overseeing transactional finance, including the sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations Managing and supporting a small team responsible for sales and purchase ledger functions Full ownership of the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, payments, and supplier reconciliations Supporting month-end duties such as prepayments, accruals, and journal postings Collating and preparing timesheet data for payroll Processing bank payments and performing regular bank reconciliations Submitting statutory returns (e.g., VAT) and liaising with group companies to agree intercompany balances Supporting year-end audit and liaising with external auditors What you'll need to succeed Qualified, newly qualified, or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment (desirable) Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments Proficient in accounting software and Excel What you'll get in return Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience and other company benefits. Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) Opportunity to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking business 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. 4650630