Finance Professional in Oakham

We are currently working with a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing and engineering sector looking to appoint a commercially focused and hands-on Finance Professional to support the senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and growing business environment. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving controls and supporting future strategic growth, including international expansion opportunities.

The Role

Working closely with the Managing Director, Group Finance team and senior stakeholders, you will oversee the day-to-day UK financial operations while leading financial planning, reporting and commercial analysis activities. Key responsibilities will include:

• Compiling company financial accounts at month end, year-end and audit, ensuring all financial information is accurate, timely and compliant with accounting standards and Group reporting requirements.
• Producing accurate financial reporting including P&L, balance sheets and cash flow reporting.
• Managing month-end reporting, journals and provisions.
• Leading monthly management accounts preparation and board-level financial reporting.
• Maintaining and improving internal financial controls and systems.
• Managing bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, VAT returns, Intrastat and Office for National Statistics submissions.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and lease agreements.
• Managing insurance policy renewals and ensuring adequate business cover.
• Overseeing Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring timely collections and supplier payments.
• Managing customer credit limits and carrying out credit checks for new and existing customers.
• Analysing financial records and implementing process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
• Supporting forecasting and budgeting activities across product costs and sales margins.
• Providing detailed profitability analysis across products and customers, highlighting areas of margin erosion and operational impact.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives including international expansion, acquisitions and joint venture opportunities.
• Developing financial models, investment cases, budgets and forecasts aligned with business growth plans.
• Supporting payroll, VAT, HMRC compliance and liaising with external accountants and auditors.
• Supporting the wider business with ad hoc financial and commercial analysis projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• Is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or equivalent.
• Has strong commercial awareness, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Has proven experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and detailed cost analysis.
• Has experience with profitability analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Is confident working with production orders, Bills of Materials, routings and variance analysis.
• Has strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Can communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Is hands-on, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Is confident influencing and challenging stakeholders where required.
• Has strong systems experience including Sage, SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Has advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience in international business planning or cross-border finance would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence operational and commercial decision-making. The role offers significant variety, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to support strategic international growth initiatives. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with long-term development potential. If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply or for more information please get in touch.