Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Alfreton, Derbyshire
Full Time, Permanent
£60,000

SF Recruitment are seeking a Finance Manager to join an SME business in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The role is a full time, permanent opportunity which will include a mix of day-to-day reporting and compliance in addition to project activity to support operations. The finance manager will support a team of 4 people. You will play a vitally important role for the business, ensuring the reporting is timely, accurate and compliance is in line with requirements.

Key Attributes
- Proactive, positive, and well organised
- Strong communicator able to work across all levels of the business
- Analytical, data-driven, and systems-confident
- Collaborative team player with leadership capability

Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead monthly financial reviews with senior management and prepare regional reporting for group submission
- Deliver production, cost, and profitability analysis to support decision-making
- Manage regional working capital, including inventory and stock levels, in collaboration with operations and procurement
- Review weekly and monthly payroll, including overtime, bonuses, and benefits
- Drive process standardisation and automation initiatives
- Prepare contract and product costings and financial models
- Support year-end audits and statutory accounts preparation
- Assist with annual budgeting, including sales, margins, and capital expenditure
- Provide financial input into quarterly board reporting and lead internal audits as required

Minimum Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Proven management experience
- Microsoft Dynamics experience (preferred)