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• Revamping outdated processes – lots of low-hanging fruit in regards to systems and process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• Strong experience in finance systems and process improvement—you’ll be streamlining and modernising outdated processes.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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