Finance Manager

Alexander Daniels is proud to be exclusively partnered with a market-leading manufacturing business based in Derbyshire in recruiting for a Finance Manager for their UK division.

The business operates globally and has grown significantly through acquisition with plans for further growth. Reporting into the UK Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be responsible for tracking financial performance, providing financial information, forecasting and analysis, helping to guide decision making and set strategy.

Finance Managers key responsibilities will include:

• Provide financial guidance and support to help the company meet its goals.
• Be a key member of the UK finance team, offering insightful analysis, developing KPIs, and improving business analysis.
• Ensure compliance with authority levels, ongoing audits, and attention to detail.
• Contribute to finance transformation, collaborating with IT, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Act as the second-in-command to the Finance Director and assisting with ad hoc projects.
• Lead the finance team and oversee training and development.
• Create and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage tax issues and ensure compliance.
• Optimise working capital efficiency to improve cash flow.
• Engage with external stakeholders like banks, customers, and suppliers on financial matters.
• Oversee external audits, review results, and recommend audited financial statements for approval.
• Support finance and business aspects of tenders and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain financial systems and controls to protect company assets and enhance financial performance.

The success Finance Manager will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience of standard costing
• Experience of contract accounting would be beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills along with ERP knowledge and experience

What is on offer for the successful Finance Manager?

• Salary range is £50,000 to £55,000 dependant on experience
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Healthcare

If you would like to apply or know more about this fantastic opportunity, contact Nick Singh on 07973 757974 or email your CV to nick.singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk