Finance Manager

RECfinancial are exclusively partnering on a retained basis with a well-established SME construction business in Leicester to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.  This is a hands-on, standalone role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full ownership of the finance function across a group of multiple entities within a £40m turnover business.  Offered on a part-time basis (30 hours) with flexibility, although full-time applicants will also be considered, this role will suit someone who genuinely enjoys being in the detail and taking full accountability for the numbers.  Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)  Location: Leicester (site-based, parking available) Holiday: 25 days statutory   This is a role for someone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty — not just reviewing or overseeing, but owning the full finance cycle end-to-end in a fast-paced SME where cash is critical and decisions matter.  You will take responsibility for:  Full month-end and production of management accounts Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management (short and long-term) Monitoring working capital, aged debt and credit control Balance sheet integrity including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets VAT returns and CIS oversight (where applicable) Managing banking relationships and cash positioning Supporting the MD with commercial decision-making, risk assessment and ROI analysis Reviewing and improving processes within a Xero-based environment  This role is ideally suited to a qualified or QBE Finance Manager with strong SME experience, particularly within construction or project-based environments.  You will be:  Comfortable operating as the number one in finance Someone who takes ownership and gets things done Strong in cashflow, forecasting and financial planning Confident in risk assessment and evaluating ROI Hands-on, proactive and commercially aware