Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Leicester
Full Time, Permanent
£55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a superb PE Backed business in Leicester in their search for a Commercial Finance Manager. As the Finance Manager you will have strong business acumen with a strategic mindset focused on project success & can work in a dynamic & fast paced environment. This position will be heavily focused on business partnering and project accounting within the business services sector. The ideal Finance Manager will be a commercially focused individual & enjoy driving financial performance.

The ideal Finance Manager will be a qualified accountant & have experience within Project Accounting & Business partnering. The Finance Manager will be technically very strong with advanced Excel skills. Experience within a PE Backed business would be desirable but not essential.

Duties of the Finance Manager will include:

- Business Partnering - Act as a strategic partner to project teams, providing financial insights and support to enhance decision-making.
- Oversee the financial management of business services projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking & Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project financials, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Manage daily cash flows and provide accurate cash forecasting.
- Monitor cash flow performance, identifying trends and proposing strategies to maximise cash generation.
- Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Develop and present comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to stakeholders, detailing financial performance.
- Monitor and evaluate performance against financial targets, conducting variance analysis and reporting findings to management.
- Identify trends and opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Job Details & Benefits:
- Salary up to £65,000 + Bonus
- Clear career progression available
- Exposure to a PE & Dynamic Build & Buy business model
- Ad-hoc travel required to midland based sites
- Predominantly office based