Finance Manager in Burton upon Trent

Finance Manager – Growing Manufacturing Group | Near Derby

The Role

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Preparation of monthly reporting packs and financial insight for business review meetings.
• Management of cash flow, banking, debtor control, and supplier payments.
• Oversight of payroll, VAT returns and statutory compliance.
• Control of intercompany balances and property company ledgers.
• Leading audit and year-end processes, including stock take planning and R&D tax relief support.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and ongoing financial planning.
• Playing a key role in finance projects, including a transition from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Regular interaction with operations to support margin analysis and commercial decision making.
• Liaison with a wider UK based finance team and senior stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in management accounting within a hands‑on finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control background.
• Commercially minded, with experience supporting operational teams.
• Confident in managing processes, projects and people in a fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Sage and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable driving change and improvement.
• Location: Near Derby (office‑based), with occasional travel to the South Coast.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant looking for a broad, hands‑on role with genuine impact within a growing and evolving business.