An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join an established and highly successful SME in the heart of West Norfolk.
This is a highly visible leadership role within a commercially driven environment. The successful candidate will partner directly with the CEO and Directors and will play a key role in driving commercial performance, ensuring financial control and supporting major projects across the business.
This is not a traditional 'sit behind the numbers' finance role. The position requires a hands-on, resilient and commercially credible finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced operational environment and influencing senior stakeholders across finance, Marketing, Sales and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities for this Finance Manager role:
* Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Directors bringing financial clarity, challenge, and commercial insight
* Lead and develop a small, capable finance team, embedding strong processes and a continuous‑improvement mindset
* Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring the business has the data and analysis it needs to move forward
* Attend monthly director meetings, influencing decisions and championing best practice
* Stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and efficient reporting
* Provide cost analysis, scenario modelling, and financial planning to support medium‑ and long‑term strategy
* Review and upgrade finance systems and processes to support scale-up
* Identify risks and implement internal controls that protect the business as it grows
Skills & Experience required for this Finance Manager role:
* We are looking for a confident, proactive finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
* Resilliance, Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to influence at senior level
* High attention to detail and an analytical, problem‑solving mindset
* A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the business
* Experience with Sage accounting and strong Excel capability
* A desire to develop and progress within a growing organisation
* Hold a recognised professional qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
Rewards & Benefits being offered:
* Salary package to reflect experience
* Bonuses related to business performance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Death in service payment
* Healthcare payment scheme
* A vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment
* Excellent staff facilities and on-site parking
* Opportunity to work for a company that genuinely promotes a healthy work–life balance
If you are looking for a step up from an everyday Finance Manager position or seeking a more commercially driven role at senior level in an SME, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year