Finance Manager

Huws Gray; Llangefni; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supplies company is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to join their team in Llangefni, UK. This role involves leading financial reporting, analysis, and team development, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts. The ideal candidate will be ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting and audit preparation expertise.
• Sharp analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Financial reporting expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning and organisation skills

Excel skills

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Vena

Counteract

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join us at Huws Gray. We are accepting applications from candidates based in Llangefni, Oxford, North Wales & the North West. If you’re in the trade or have ever done DIY, you’ve probably heard of the Huws Gray Group. We are made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches and depots are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Finance Manager to join our Group Finance team. This role plays a key part in delivering high quality management reporting, financial insight and continues improvement across the business. You will lead on the preparation and development of management accounts and financial analysis to support decision-making and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation through strong technical capability and effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts and reporting across business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in line with standards and policies.
• Maintain balance sheet controls, reconciliations, provisions, and variance analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, and ensure stakeholders receive timely, meaningful insights.
• Support board decks, lender reports, budgets, and forecasts with performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to inform decision-making.
• Oversee stock and rebate accounting.
• Support audits, ad hoc projects, and financial analyses.
• Manage the financial query portal, ensuring prompt responses.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Drive process improvements to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Administer ERP and finance tools (e.g. Vena), ensuring data integrity and reconciliations.
• Support system upgrades, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and communicate up-to-date financial policies and procedures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, coach, and develop finance team members to build capability and ensure quality.
• Oversee workload allocation and provide technical accounting guidance.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Strong financial reporting and audit preparation expertise
• Sharp analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner across functions
• Strong planning and organisation skills; able to work to tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Counteract, Vena advantageous but not essential

What’s in it for you

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide locations

How to apply

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!