Finance Manager - Based in Nottingham - £40-50k Salary 

Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves driving positive change? Are you confident managing both payroll and finance operations, and keen to play a key role in an evolving business? If so, we're working exclusively with a growing organisation in the East Midlands that is seeking a commercially-minded finance leader to join their team.  This is an entrepreneur business with a solid track record of sustainable growth.  An upbeat environment with modern offices are a team that work hard and have a giggle whilst they are doing it. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be the number 2 to the FD, to take ownership of core finance operations whilst working closely with senior stakeholders to influence wider business decisions. If you enjoy a blend of operational involvement, strategic input, and project improvement - this role could be the next step you've been looking for.

The Role:

Preparing monthly management accounts, ledgers, and reconciliations
Lead the delivery of accurate and timely payroll process 
Business partner to the leadership team supporting financial planning and performance reviews
Lead and develop the Finance Assistant
Identify and implement process improvement projects across finance and related business functions
Help implement new technologies and automation tools to improve the reporting process
Ensure accurate, data-driven reporting to enable robust commercial decisions

About You:

You'll be a qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by experience finance professional with proven experience in a similar role 
You will have experience managing payroll and transactional finance operations
You enjoy a fast-paced, agile environment where challenging the status quo is embraced
You have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
You will be confident working with stakeholders across the business
You will bring a hands-on approach and also be able to contribute to strategy and improvement
Experience working in SME or entrepreneurial environment would be advantageous

If you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding finance leadership role in a business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! 

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