Finance Manager

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in Harrogate is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function, implement best practices, and manage a team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in financial reporting and process improvement. This role offers a salary of approximately £42k plus bonus and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary around £42k plus bonus

Hybrid / Flexible Working

25 days holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounts and financial reporting.
• Track record of implementing or improving finance processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement finance processes, systems, and controls.
• Manage and mentor a team of two finance staff.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

People management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

My client is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to take a leading role in shaping and strengthening their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, hands-on finance professional who thrives on implementing processes and driving improvements. This is a high growth company with solid investment and high growth plans for the future.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will be instrumental in establishing and embedding best-practice financial processes and procedures, ensuring robust controls and efficient reporting. You will oversee and support two members of the finance team, fostering their development while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing finance processes, systems, and controls
• Managing and mentoring a team of two finance staff
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Preparing and delivering ad hoc financial analysis and reports for the Senior Management Team
• Supporting decision-making with insightful commentary and recommendations
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies

About You

We are looking for someone who is both detail-oriented and commercially minded, able to balance hands-on delivery with strategic improvements.

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in management accounts and financial reporting
• Track record of implementing or improving finance processes and controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Previous people management experience

Why Join ?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a growing organisation. You'll have the autonomy to shape the finance function, influence senior stakeholders, and build a high-performing team, while gaining exposure to a broad range of business activities.

On Offer

• Salary c 42k plus bonus
• Hybrid / Flexible Working
• 25 days holidays
• Pension

For immediate consideration please send your CV to Suzanne at Agility.