Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Are you a senior finance professional looking for a broad, leadership-focused role?
Do you enjoy owning reporting, controls and planning while contributing at management level?

We are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Derbyshire. This is a key position within the business, offering responsibility for the full finance function and direct involvement in strategic decision-making.

This opportunity would suit someone ready to step into a more autonomous, visible role within a supportive senior team.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of financial reporting, governance and planning processes. You’ll lead a small finance team, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, strong balance sheet integrity and effective financial controls.

Alongside core reporting responsibilities, you will manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, provide performance analysis and help guide business decisions through clear financial insight.

This is a hands-on role requiring both technical strength and the ability to communicate confidently across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
• Lead month-end close, including trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger integrity and compliance
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support working capital and stock reporting
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic planning
• Lead and develop a small finance team

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role
• Strong leadership capability and team management experience
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience advantageous
• Commercially aware with the confidence to influence at management level
• Organised, proactive and a strong team player

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Finance Manager seeking ownership, responsibility and leadership exposure within a stable and forward-thinking organisation.

Apply today or contact Harry at Blusource Recruitment on 0115 981 6075 for a confidential discussion.