Finance Manager - Lincolnshire

£45000 - £50000 - Financial
Ref: 384 Date Posted: Monday 05 Jan 2026

Finance Manager

Location: Sleaford
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Recruiter: RP Recruitment

RP Recruitment is proud to be working with a professional and growing private equity backed group to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a key role within a values-led, multi-site business where high-quality financial insight directly supports operational excellence and long-term growth.

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will take ownership of month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing clarity, control, and commercial insight across the group.

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant moving from practice, or an experienced Management Accountant with full P&L and balance sheet responsibility.


The Role – Finance Manager

Month-End & Reporting

  • Lead the month-end close process, producing accurate management accounts and variance analysis

  • Own balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and supplier accounts

  • Manage and reconcile key funding streams, including government and sector-specific funding

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

  • Drive the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts alongside senior stakeholders

  • Deliver meaningful financial analysis across revenue, pricing, funding, and costs

  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making

  • Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register

Statutory Accounts, Audit & Compliance

  • Support year-end statutory accounts and audit preparation

  • Act as a key contact for auditors and external advisors

  • Strengthen internal controls and promote best financial practice

Cash Flow & Business Partnering

  • Monitor cash flow and working capital

  • Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and accountability

  • Develop and report on financial and non-financial KPIs

  • Provide ad hoc analysis to drive operational and commercial improvements


About You

  • ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management accounting role

  • Strong Excel and analytical skills with a commercial mindset

  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines

  • Confident communicator, able to challenge constructively and work collaboratively