Finance Manager

Finance Manager Leicester £45,000 to £53,000 Full-time, office-based Are you an experienced Management Accountant, Company Accountant or Accounts Manager ready to step into a broader Finance Manager role? We are working with a successful and growing engineering business in Leicester that is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to lead its day-to-day finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small team, taking ownership and getting involved across all areas of finance. You may already be operating as a Finance Manager, or you could be an experienced accountant who is ready to take the next step in your career. The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the finance function across two businesses. Your responsibilities will include: • Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports • Managing cash flow, treasury and banking • Preparing budgets and forecasts • Overseeing payroll, VAT, PAYE, CIS and statutory compliance • Maintaining strong balance-sheet controls and reconciliations • Developing useful financial KPIs and management information • Providing commercial analysis and insight to senior management • Supporting operational and project performance • Improving finance processes, systems and reporting • Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant • Remaining hands-on with day-to-day accounting tasks About You We are looking for a personable and proactive finance professional who is comfortable working in a small team and taking ownership. You will ideally have: • Experience producing monthly management accounts • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management • Knowledge of VAT, payroll, PAYE and statutory compliance • Strong Excel and analytical skills • Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system • The confidence to work closely with senior managers • A practical, hands-on approach • The ability and ambition to develop into a broader Finance Manager role You may be AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA, qualified by experience, or fully qualified. Practical experience and attitude are more important than a specific qualification. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, technical services or another project-based environment would be beneficial but is not essential. What’s on Offer • Salary of £45,000 to £53,000, dependent on experience • 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays • Company pension • Life assurance • Health and wellbeing programme • Company laptop and IT equipment • Long-term career development • Direct exposure to senior management • The opportunity to influence systems, reporting and business performance Working Hours This is a fully office-based position in Leicester. • Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm • Friday: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Hybrid working is not available, so applicants must be comfortable attending the office five days per week. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function and develop their career within a growing, supportive business.