Finance Manager

IPS Finance; Garforth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME in Garforth is seeking a hands-on finance manager to support the Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include leading financial planning, reporting, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial planning, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, 23 days holiday, and professional development opportunities during a period of growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing finance teams.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Deliver accurate monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, VAT, and corporation tax processes.
• Oversee payroll, supplier payments, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

KPI reporting

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professionally qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

A well-established SME operating in the manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a hands-on finance manager to support the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Deliver accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, VAT, and corporation tax processes.
• Oversee payroll, supplier payments, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Line-manage and develop a small finance team.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic planning, investment, and operational decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling ability; Sage 200 experience advantageous.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments preferred.
• Commercially astute, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to make a real impact during an exciting period of growth.

If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.