Finance Manager in Leicester

Finance Manager in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
MSPS Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial management and drive growth in a thriving construction business.
  • Company: Dynamic Leicester-based construction firm with impressive growth over 30 years.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Other info: Join a supportive environment with significant career advancement potential.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in a strong leadership team and shape the future of finance.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant or part-qualified with hands-on finance experience.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Location: Leicester, on-site

Initial term: 3-month contract

Permanent salary: £45,000 - £55,000 FTE (£27,000 - £33,000 pro-rata based on 3 days per week)

Exciting Finance Manager opportunity with a successful and robust Leicester-based construction business whose growth over the past 30 years has been unparalleled, with phenomenal projected growth. This Finance Manager opportunity will be part of a strong Leadership team, being pivotal to the growth of the business.

My client is looking for someone to take full responsibility for:

  • Preparing monthly management accounts
  • Month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Cashflow forecasting and monitoring
  • Assessing existing processes and controls, identifying gaps, and building them out properly
  • Documenting what good looks like and making it stick
  • Working with COINS Finance (training and support available)
  • Reporting to the MD and working closely with the fractional Finance Director

Candidates must be qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or part-qualified / QBE with substantial hands-on experience.

Successful candidates must demonstrate:

  • Strong management accounts background. You need to be able to own month-end from day one
  • Experience in construction, contracting, or a project-based environment is a strong advantage
  • COINS Finance experience is desirable but not essential. Support on the system will be provided
  • Significant experience building or formalising finance functions in a growing business. You will know what good looks like and how to get there
  • Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, having the gravitas to hit the ground running.

Finance Manager in Leicester employer: MSPS Ltd

Join a thriving Leicester-based construction business that has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past 30 years, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions as a Finance Manager will be pivotal to our continued success. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to employee development, we provide opportunities for professional growth, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration. Experience the unique advantage of working in a company that not only prioritises financial excellence but also fosters a sense of community and purpose within the industry.

MSPS Ltd

Contact Details:

MSPS Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Manager in Leicester

Management Accounts
Month-End Close
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Cashflow Forecasting
Process Assessment
Documentation Skills
COINS Finance