Average Finance Director salary in Melton Mowbray

Job DescriptionWe are currently working with a well-established and growing business within the manufacturing and engineering sector looking to appoint a commercially focused and hands-on Finance Professional to support the senior leadership team.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and growing business environment. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving controls and supporting future strategic growth, including international expansion opportunities.The RoleWorking closely with the Managing Director, Group Finance team and senior stakeholders, you will oversee the day-to-day UK financial operations while leading financial planning, reporting and commercial analysis activities.Key responsibilities will include:Compiling company financial accounts at month end, year-end and audit, ensuring all financial information is accurate, timely and compliant with accounting standards and Group reporting requirementsProducing accurate financial reporting including P&L, balance sheets and cash flow reportingManaging month-end reporting, journals and provisionsLeading monthly management accounts preparation and board-level financial reportingMaintaining and improving internal financial controls and systemsManaging bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, VAT returns, Intrastat and Office for National Statistics submissionsMaintaining the fixed asset register and lease agreementsManaging insurance policy renewals and ensuring adequate business coverOverseeing Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring timely collections and supplier paymentsManaging customer credit limits and carrying out credit checks for new and existing customersAnalysing financial records and implementing process improvements and enhanced financial controlsSupporting forecasting and budgeting activities across product costs and sales marginsProviding detailed profitability analysis across products and customers, highlighting areas of margin erosion and operational impactSupporting strategic growth initiatives including international expansion, acquisitions and joint venture opportunitiesDeveloping financial models, investment cases, budgets and forecasts aligned with business growth plansSupporting payroll, VAT, HMRC compliance and liaising with external accountants and auditorsSupporting the wider business with ad hoc financial and commercial analysis projectsAbout YouWe're looking for someone who:Has experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance roleIs ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or equivalentHas strong commercial awareness, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectorsHas proven experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and detailed cost analysisHas experience with profitability analysis, forecasting and budgetingIs confident working with production orders, Bills of Materials, routings and variance analysisHas strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailCan communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levelsIs hands-on, proactive and comfortable working independentlyIs confident influencing and challenging stakeholders where requiredHas strong systems experience including Sage, SAP or similar ERP systemsHas advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelExperience in international business planning or cross-border finance would be advantageousThe OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence operational and commercial decision-making. The role offers significant variety, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to support strategic international growth initiatives.The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment with long-term development potential.If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply or for more information please get in touch. or at

Interim Finance Director Potential to Convert to Permanent Leicestershire  c.£150,000 A growing, FCA regulated financial services business based in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide senior finance leadership during a critical period of growth and transformation.Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Group Finance Director, this is a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of the business. You'll lead the finance function whilst simultaneously driving several major strategic and operational initiatives. There is potential for this role to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate.The RoleThis goes well beyond day-to-day financial management. You'll take ownership of a significant systems transformation programme, including data reconciliation and the implementation of new platforms to support the next phase of business growth. Alongside this, you'll lead on raising new debt facilities, manage funder relationships, and provide financial leadership on M&A activity and new partnerships.You'll also strengthen MI and reporting capability, oversee cashflow forecasting, lead the budgeting process, and ensure full regulatory compliance including FCA reporting obligations.What We're Looking ForQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent senior experienceFinancial services experience is essential, ideally in a regulated environmentProven experience leading system transitions and data reconciliation projectsTrack record of raising debt facilities and managing funder relationshipsExperience of FCA regulated environmentsStrong financial controls and governance backgroundHands-on, collaborative leader comfortable working across finance, data and IT teamsM&A and due diligence experience desirableA genuinely varied and commercially significant interim role within a growing, regulated financial services business. Plenty of scope to make a real impact across both the strategic and operational agenda, with the potential to become a permanent member of the senior leadership team as the business scales.

We are currently working with a Local Authority in the East Midlands who are seeking an experienced Risk Officer to support their Finance & Resources Directorate on an interim basis.Risk OfficerStart: ASAPRate: Negotiable day rate inside IR35Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsiteDuration: 3–6 months initially (likely extension)Key Responsibilities: • Support the delivery of an effective risk management service to the Council through engagement with appropriate officers • Assist the Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager in embedding risk management activities across Directorates, including Directorate and Corporate risk registers • Support delivery of the Council’s risk management strategy, structures, processes and working practices in line with best practice • Provide risk management advice and challenge officers where appropriate throughout the risk management cycle • Facilitate risk identification discussions and support Directorate risk reviews using agreed risk management documentation • Produce clear and concise reports following Directorate-level risk discussions • Support the delivery of risk management training alongside the Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager and external trainersRequirements: • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in risk management • Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices • Excellent report writing skills • Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior officers where appropriate • A recognised risk management qualification is desirable but not essentialIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your updated CV.