Finance Manager

Finance Manager / Temp to Perm / Derbyshire

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to lead a small and friendly finance team in a well-established, family-run business based in Heanor, Derbyshire. This role is being offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing a great opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

Why Join Us?

• Early finish every Friday! (1:15 pm!)
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
• No long hours – finish at 4:30 pm each day
• Guaranteed Christmas off – company shutdown every year
• Chance to put your own stamp on the role – the company is open to new ways of working and evolving processes over time
• Varied responsibilities – opportunity to gain some HR exposure (approx. 5-10% of the role, with external HR advisory support)
• Great team culture – a small business where everyone helps and supports each other

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing the finance function, leading a small finance team
• Managing month-end processes, including management accounts, accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Overseeing payroll (20 employees) and covering payroll duties when required
• Supporting HR-related tasks (minimal – external HR support provided)
• Ensuring financial processes run smoothly while identifying opportunities for improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role (month-end, journals, accruals, etc.)
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll processes
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• A proactive mindset with the ability to adapt and improve processes

Ready to Apply?

This role is available to start asap, and interviews will be conducted shortly.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, enjoy a great work-life balance, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!