Qualified Finance Manager

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Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to 65,000 DOE (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Staffing & Employment / Senior Finance Qualified

Company: Hays

Consultant: Kayleigh Smith

Hays office: Birmingham — 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square,

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Your new company

Your new company is a leader in their field, based in Nottingham and are looking for a fully qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

Your new role will include but not be limited to:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, year‑end accounts, and support external audits.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning, including creating and maintaining financial models.
• Produce timely financial reports, KPI analysis, and insights for leadership.
• Bring VAT returns, payroll, and corporation tax preparation in‑house and manage ongoing compliance.
• Oversee and support one finance team member responsible for transactional duties (AP, AR, Credit Control, bank reconciliations).
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards.
• Improve finance processes, streamline workflows, and support system enhancements.
• Utilise Xero effectively (experience desirable), including reviewing data, reporting and integrations.
• Provide analysis, cost reviews, and scenario planning to support commercial decision‑making.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC, external advisors, and internal stakeholders as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA accountant
• Previous proven experience in a similar role
• Experience mentoring or supervising at least one junior finance team member.
• Good systems knowledge; Xero experience is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, modelling).
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with VAT returns, payroll processes, and corporation tax preparation.
• Ability to confidently explain financial performance, variances, risks, and forecasts in board meetings.

What you'll get in return

• Up to 65,000 DOE

• Fantastic working environment

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

• Pension scheme

• 1 day working from home

What you need to do now

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