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Finance Manager

Distinct Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG42QU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Manager position offers a salary of up to £65,000 FTE or £60,000 FT, plus bonuses and benefits.
  • This role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong experience in finance systems and process improvement.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of management accounting and the ability to influence stakeholders across finance and operations.
  • The position can be full-time or part-time (4 days), with hybrid working options and flexible hours available.
  • This role presents an opportunity for career progression towards more senior positions such as Financial Controller or FP&A.

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  • Revamping outdated processes – lots of low-hanging fruit in regards to systems and process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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.