Job Description
Finance Manager
Alfreton, Derbyshire
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000
SF Recruitment are seeking a Finance Manager to join an SME business in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The role is a full time, permanent opportunity which will include a mix of day-to-day reporting and compliance in addition to project activity to support operations. The finance manager will support a team of 4 people. You will play a vitally important role for the business, ensuring the reporting is timely, accurate and compliance is in line with requirements.
Key Attributes
* Proactive, positive, and well organised
* Strong communicator able to work across all levels of the business
* Analytical, data-driven, and systems-confident
* Collaborative team player with leadership capability
Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:
* Prepare and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
* Lead monthly financial reviews with senior management and prepare regional reporting for group submission
* Deliver production, cost, and profitability analysis to support decision-making
* Manage regional working capital, including inventory and stock levels, in collaboration with operations and procurement
* Review weekly and monthly payroll, including overtime, bonuses, and benefits
* Drive process standardisation and automation initiatives
* Prepare contract and product costings and financial models
* Support year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation
* Assist with annual budgeting, including sales, margins, and capital expenditure
* Provide financial input into quarterly board reporting and lead internal audits as required
Minimum Requirements
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced Microsoft Excel
* Proven management experience
* Microsoft Dynamics experience (preferred)