Full job descriptionNenebrook Recruitment Group have been engaged by one of our long term clients to assist with the recruitment of a Group Finance Manager.


A well-established cash positive SME manufacturing business based in Leicestershire with a circa £25m revenue expected growth to £40m in the next 18 months, are seeking to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager on a permanent basis.


The role is a permanent full time position based on site in Leicestershire.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a standalone position with full ownership of the finance function across a group of 3 entities.


The Finance Manager will lead small finance team and play a crucial role in supporting the CFO. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in resolving discrepancies.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in accounting and administration within a dynamic and evolving business environment.


Responsibilities
*Full ownership of the month-end process, producing accurate and timely management accounts
*Preparation of detailed P&L and balance sheet reports with clear variance analysis and commentary
*Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, working directly with the CFO to support strategic planning and business growth
*Ownership and active management of cashflow, including detailed short-term (weekly) and longer-term forecasting
*Monitoring working capital closely, ensuring effective cash management across the group
*Full responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
*Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation
*Direct management of banking relationships, cash positioning and funding requirements
*Monitoring aged debt, overseeing credit control and managing customer credit limits
*Preparation and submission of VAT returns
*Payroll oversight, including review and posting of payroll journals
*Acting as the main point of contact for external accountants for year-end and statutory reporting
*Identifying financial risks within the business, with responsibility for assessing and mitigating risk across projects and operations
*Supporting the board with commercial decision-making, including evaluating project viability, assessing risk vs reward
*Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and systems


Candidate Requirements
*Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
*Strong experience in cashflow management, forecasting and budgeting in a commercially driven environment
*Confident in risk assessment, financial modelling
*Experience within manufacturing, contracting or similar project-based environments advantageous
*Experience with VAT and CIS desirable but not essential
*Comfortable working directly with business owners and external stakeholders
*Hands-on, proactive and self-sufficient with a "roll your sleeves up" approach
*Strong Excel skills with attention to detail
*Able to manage the full finance cycle independently without reliance on a wider team