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Specialises in senior and executive search finance and accountancy recruitment (permanent) | £55k - £200k

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FCCA | Finance Manager | Multi-site, high-growth environment (industrial, waste & recycling, manufacturing)

FCCA-qualified Finance Manager with c.12+ years’ experience across practice, restructuring, and industry. Currently operating within a c.£300m multi-site industrial business in the waste and recycling sector, having progressed from practice into a commercially focused, board-facing role. Brings a strong blend of technical accounting, FP&A, and operational insight, with a track record of supporting growth and improving reporting in complex environments.

  • Key member of finance team supporting growth from c.£180m to £300m turnover across 26 operational sites
  • Owns group management accounts and board reporting, providing insight into KPIs, performance, and strategic decision making
  • Partners closely with Finance Director and senior leadership, contributing to commercial discussions and operational performance
  • Built integrated forecasting and budgeting models, supporting both annual planning and more dynamic weekly forecasting
  • Improved month-end close from 12 to 5 working days while increasing scale and complexity of the business
  • Leads and develops a small team, including mentoring and supporting professional qualifications
  • Strong ERP exposure, supporting system improvements and working closely with internal development teams
  • Background in professional services and restructuring, including insolvency processes, M&A support, and financial modelling for turnaround and advisory scenarios

Best suited for
Financial Controller or Finance Manager roles within industrial, manufacturing, environmental services, or other multi-site, operationally complex businesses where commercial insight, reporting, and process improvement are key.

Key info

Reference code: 19575
Job title: Financial Controller
Desired location: Alfreton, Derby, Nottingham
Qualifications: FCCA
Contract preference: Permanent
Availability (notice period) : 3 months

Min salary req. (perm roles):

£ 0
Can drive: Yes

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