Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Leicester (Hybrid 3 days from home)

£60,000 – £70,000 + bonus + benefits

We are partnering with a growing and well-established organisation in Leicester to recruit a Finance Manager to join their high‑performing finance team. This is a broad and commercially focused position, offering exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, balance sheet ownership, and strategic business partnering with senior leadership. This role provides the opportunity to influence decision‑making across the business while ensuring robust financial reporting and controls.

The organisation offers a hybrid working model (3 days from home) along with strong senior stakeholder exposure.

• Lead the preparation and review of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear commentary for senior leadership
• Support operational teams in understanding financial performance and key drivers
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year‑end processes
• Oversee month‑end close activities and ensure strong financial controls are maintained
• Liaise with external auditors and support the audit process
• Maintain ownership and integrity of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, aged balances, or unusual movements
• Ensure strong documentation and controls across all key balance sheet accounts
• Continuously improve balance sheet processes and reporting accuracy
• Act as a key finance partner to the wider leadership team, providing financial insight to support strategic decision‑making
• Build strong relationships with non‑finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding across the business
• Provide commercial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Produce regular forecasts and financial outlooks, identifying risks and opportunities
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience across management accounts, financial reporting, and balance sheet control
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and supporting decision‑making
• Proven involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly
• Proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and adding commercial value

• Salary of £60,000 – £70,000
• Hybrid working (3 days from home)
• A broad, hands‑on finance role with senior stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to influence decision‑making within a growing organisation
• Supportive environment with clear opportunities for development

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