The Construction Index Ltd
Finance Manager
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Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Growing Company + Stability
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - East
Town/City: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Posted: 22/07/2026
Reference: BBBH26000_1784735756
Job Description
Finance Manager
Peterborough
£45,000 - £50,000 + 5% Pension + Stability + Growing Business + Long-Term Progression + Immediate Start
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing engineering business? Join a well-established manufacturer investing heavily in growth and product development, where you'll work closely with senior leadership and take full ownership of the finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of a successful business, leading financial operations while driving improvements across reporting, cash flow, controls, and business performance. If you're looking for a stable, long-term finance manager role where your work will have a real impact, this is the role for you.
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Your Role As A Finance Manager Will Include
- Leading the finance function across the business.
- Preparing monthly management accounts, board reports, and financial forecasts.
- Managing payroll, pensions, VAT, and statutory compliance.
- Developing cash flow forecasts and improving working capital.
- Managing audits, insurance, banking relationships, and financial controls.
- Leading and developing the finance team.
- Producing profitability analysis and supporting strategic business decisions.
- Working extensively with Sage 50 and Excel.
- Office based in Peterborough & Gainsborough
The Successful Finance Manager Will Have
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- Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Management Accountant.
- Strong experience using Sage 50 / Sage Line 50.
- Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Experience managing payroll, VAT, budgets, and cash flow.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
- Manufacturing or engineering experience would be advantageous.
- Commutable to Peterborough.
If interested, please apply or contact Charlie Auburn on 0203 813 7949 for immediate consideration.
Keywords: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Company Accountant, Sage 50, Sage Line 50, Payroll, VAT, Cash Flow, Management Accounts, Financial Reporting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Peterborough, Gainsborough
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