Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are representing a well-established engineering and industrial services business based in Leicester in their search for a Finance Manager.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Directors, the Finance Manager will oversee the finance function across two operating businesses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and commercial support to the wider business.

The successful candidate will inherit a well-established finance operation and will be encouraged to identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts.
Weekly and monthly financial reporting to senior management and group stakeholders.
Managing VAT returns and statutory compliance requirements.
Overseeing payroll processes.
Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities.
Cashflow monitoring and forecasting.
Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
Producing insightful financial analysis and management information.
Liaising with external accountants, auditors and group finance teams.
Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant.
Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar role.
Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
Experience producing management accounts.
Payroll, VAT and statutory accounting experience.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.
Hands-on approach and willingness to operate within an SME environment.

Desirable

AAT Qualified, Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA, or Qualified by Experience (QBE).

Experience with in engineering, manufacturing, industrial services or technical environments.
Exposure to group reporting structures.
Experience using reporting tools such as Cognos.

What's On Offer

Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 (with some flexibility for the right candidate).
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership.
High level of autonomy and ownership.
Long-term career progression within an international group.
The chance to influence and improve finance processes across the business.

Please note that this position is fully office-based in Leicester and requires attendance on-site five days per week