Finance Manager Nottingham £55,000 - £65,000 per annum ManufacturingThe Company My client is an established manufacturing business based in Nottingham with a strong operational footprint and ambitious growth plans. They are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance function and act as a key business partner to the senior leadership team.The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, manage a small finance team, and play an active role in commercial and strategic decision-making. This is a broad, hands-on role - not a pure reporting position. You will be expected to challenge the business, drive margin improvement, and support the FD on key projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the full management accounts and financial reporting cycleManaging and developing a small finance team, including day-to-day oversight and performanceOwning the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processDriving margin improvement through commercial analysis and challengeDelivering insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisionsSupporting the FD on strategic projects, costing exercises, and capex appraisalsLiaising with external auditors and managing the year-end processMaintaining robust financial controls and compliance across the businessSkills and Experience RequiredQualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA, or ACASignificant experience in a management accounts or fin