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 TPBN1_UKTJ