Finance Manager
Derbyshire
Full Time, Permanent
GBP 55,000 : GBP 60,000
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join a growing SME manufacturing business based in Derbyshire. This is a hands:on role responsible for running the day:to:day finance function while also driving improvements across financial processes, systems, and procedures. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the business through accurate financial management, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
: Oversee the day:to:day running of the finance function
: Produce timely and accurate financial reporting for the Group FD
: Lead, support, develop, and supervise a small finance team
: Review and improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls
: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
: Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
: Provide financial insight to support business decision:making
: Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and auditors
About You
: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
: Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
: Strong experience within a manufacturing environment (essential/strong preference)
: Hands:on experience using Sage (essential)
: Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement efficiencies
: Strong leadership skills with experience managing or supervising a small team
: Commercially aware with a proactive and problem:solving mindset
: Strong communication skills and ability to work with non:finance stakeholders