Finance Manager

Finance Manager North Derby - Hybrid (3 days in & 2 days out) £60,00 - £70,000 Full Time, Permanent SF Partners are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function within a multi-site business. Reporting into the Financial Controller & CFO, this role will be responsible for financial reporting, team management, controls, month-end processes, budgeting support, and delivering financial insight to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team. - Oversee daily finance activities and ensure deadlines are achieved. - Review journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations. - Manage cash flow, banking activities, and working capital processes. - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures. - Lead month-end close processes and reporting deadlines. - Prepare management accounts and supporting analysis. - Investigate financial variances and performance trends. - Support year-end reporting and audit requirements. - Produce regular financial and operational reporting. - Support KPI, cash flow, and capital expenditure reporting. - Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities. - Monitor performance against budget and prepare variance analysis. - Assist with statutory reporting, tax submissions, and audit requirements. Experience required: - Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, or similar role. - Strong financial and management accounting knowledge. - Experience managing finance teams and finance operations. - Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. - Strong understanding of month-end, year-end, and audit processes. - Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting expertise. - Experience within a multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment. - Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite