Are you an experienced Finance Manager ready to step forward into a leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to become the Department Manager for an established local company to oversee the financial operations of a busy Commercial division. You’ll play a key part in shaping processes, managing performance, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the business. We are looking for a current Finance Manager who has the capabilities, via training and support to become an established department leader.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Financial Controller, you’ll be the go-to person for all financial management and reporting within the division. Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing day-to-day finance functions, including payroll, sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash flow
Producing accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports
Leading month-end and year-end processes
Managing bank reconciliations, payments, and supplier relationships
Supporting the budgeting process and monitoring departmental spend
Providing insightful financial analysis to support directors and senior leadership
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures
Mentoring and supporting the accounts team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
✅ Previous experience as a Finance Manager, or senior accounts role
✅ Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting
✅ Excellent Excel skills and working knowledge of systems such as Sage 200, Sage 50, and Pegasus
✅ A hands-on approach with the ability to manage detail while seeing the bigger picture
✅ Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
✅ Highly organised, analytical, and proactive
It’s a bonus if you have experience within the building/construction or manufacturing industry.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Competitive salary
A stable, full-time, on-site role with scope to make a real impact
Work closely with directors and senior leaders on business-critical decisions
Be part of a collaborative team in a supportive environment
If you’re a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of a key division’s financial performance, this role offers the challenge and opportunity you’ve been looking for.
📩 Apply today and take the next step in your finance career! Contact Louise in the first instance to discuss the role in detail.