Finance Manager

Finance Manager
North Derby - Hybrid (3 days in & 2 days out)
£60,00 - £70,000
Full Time, Permanent

SF Partners are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function within a multi-site business. Reporting into the Financial Controller & CFO, this role will be responsible for financial reporting, team management, controls, month-end processes, budgeting support, and delivering financial insight to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team.
- Oversee daily finance activities and ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Review journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow, banking activities, and working capital processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
- Lead month-end close processes and reporting deadlines.
- Prepare management accounts and supporting analysis.
- Investigate financial variances and performance trends.
- Support year-end reporting and audit requirements.
- Produce regular financial and operational reporting.
- Support KPI, cash flow, and capital expenditure reporting.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Monitor performance against budget and prepare variance analysis.
- Assist with statutory reporting, tax submissions, and audit requirements.

Experience required:
- Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, or similar role.
- Strong financial and management accounting knowledge.
- Experience managing finance teams and finance operations.
- Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting expertise.
- Experience within a multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite