Finance Manager

Job Description:

Finance Manager
Location: Burton-upon-Trent (DE14 3DP)
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week

Our client, a well-established and growing multi-functional business based in Burton-upon-Trent, is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to report directly to the Managing Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic organisation operating across multiple revenue streams including leisure, hospitality, and membership services.

This role offers genuine scope for development and progression as the business continues through a sustained period of growth.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function. You will lead and develop a small, established finance team while ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong commercial insight across the business. You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making by delivering timely and accurate management information, forecasts and budgets, while influencing cost control and revenue performance across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall accounting and financial management of the business
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs
• Produce weekly KPI reports
• Prepare and review annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Support and liaise with the Managing Director and Heads of Department to meet strategic objectives
• Represent Finance at regular management meetings
• Oversee and verify all financial transactions
• Manage monthly payroll and supplier payment runs
• Ensure strong accounting and operational controls are maintained
• Monitor and improve operational costs, profitability and business risk management
• Streamline financial processes and procedures to drive efficiency
• Lead, develop and appraise the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Provide financial training and support to non-finance managers where required
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required by the business

About You

The successful candidate will be ambitious, commercially astute and confident operating both autonomously and as part of a senior management team.

You will have:

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years’ post-qualified experience
• Proven experience managing the finance function within a multi-departmental or multi-revenue stream business
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting business decision-making
• Experience within hospitality, leisure, or membership-based organisations (highly desirable)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced Excel and accounting software (Sage 50 advantageous)
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience producing MI, forecasts and budgets
• Excellent communication, leadership and delegation skills
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Employee benefits and access to the business’ facilities
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Autonomy and influence within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a commercially focused and evolving business.

If you are ready to take ownership of a broad and impactful finance role, we would love to hear from you.