Finance Manager

Finance ManagerDerbyshire £40,000 £48,000 Full-timeInitially a 3 6-month contract, with strong potential to become permanent.The role is a newly created one due to the growth of this SME group of businesses. With even further growth planned, they are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to bring extra capacity and structure to the finance function.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and lead the finance team. Priorities will be bringing records up to date, reviewing workloads and responsibilities, and introducing processes that support accurate, timely reporting.Key responsibilities include:• Managing, supporting and developing the finance team • Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring deadlines are met • Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts • Improving controls, systems and departmental processes • Allocating work effectively across ledgers and group companies • Supporting accounts through to final accounts stage • Providing clear financial information to senior managementWe are open to qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience applicants. More important is your ability to hit the ground running, organise and communicate confidently with different personalities. Previous team management or supervisory experience is a bonus, but not a prerequisite, along with knowledge of Sage 50. This role is initially office-based between Derby and Burton upon Trent, with the option ..... full job details .....