Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Full or Part-Time (4 days) | Up to £65,000 FTE / £60,000 FT Bonus & Benefits Looking for a full or part-time Finance Manager role where you can make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to join a Private Equity-backed group in Nottingham, balancing business-as-usual finance with process improvement as they modernise their systems. Why Join? PE-backed growth: Six years into their PE journey, now in their second cycle with very clear growth plans Established business: Over 20 years old, c£150m turnover and growing Modernisation opportunity: Help streamline legacy processes and enhance reporting Flexible working: 4-day week or full time with hybrid options and flexible hours Influential role: Working closely with an experienced Head of Finance, FD and wider senior leadership team Cool products, exciting partnerships – they supply some really interesting products to a huge number of major brands and businesses across the UK What You’ll Be Doing 50% BAU / 50% process improvement – month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Revamping outdated processes – lots of low-hanging fruit in regards to systems and process Driving system efficiencies – improving Power BI and Salesforce workflow Supporting acquisitions – preparing for future M&A activity Hands-on finance work – from month end to finance transformation projects Training and development – while there are no direct reports, you’ll help up skill the team The Business & Finance Function Growing team: Increasing headcount across all areas of the business, investing in the future Systems: Currently use a mix of bespoke, excel & Power BI integration – plenty of scope for improvement Future opportunities: Potential to evolve into a more senior operational finance or FP&A / Commercial Finance role as the business expands Benefits £60,000 FT / 6£5,000 FTE (dependent on experience) 26 days holiday Bank holidays (with the option to buy 5 more) Enhanced maternity & paternity leave – 26 weeks full pay Hybrid working / flexible hours Healthcare What You’ll Need to Succeed: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Strong experience in finance systems and process improvement—you’ll be streamlining and modernising outdated processes. A solid understanding of management accounting, revenue recognition, and stock accounting. Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders across finance and operations. Exposure to M&A, transaction services, or services & support contract revenue reporting (desirable but not essential). A hands-on approach—you’ll need to roll up your sleeves but also operate at a strategic level. Ambition to progress—this role is a great stepping stone towards Financial Controller, FP&A, or Commercial Finance. If you’re looking for a hands-on, transformation-focused finance role with a genuine mix of BAU and change, this could be the perfect fit. Apply now or reach out for more details. Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy

Location: Nottingham, GB

Posted Date: 4/3/2025