Finance Manager

Nigel Wright Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group seek a Finance Manager to lead a growing finance function in a hybrid-working environment. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial reporting, strong controls and team leadership.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a solid management accounting background, capable of driving continuous improvement and influencing finance operations across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong management accounting background
• Experience delivering process improvements and leading change

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes
• Review management accounts and financial reporting
• Strengthen controls, processes and reporting quality
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Support finance projects and business change

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

The Opportunity

Leadership Opportunity Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing finance function and lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with proven team leadership experience. You'll play a key role in ensuring reporting accuracy, driving continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing development of the finance team.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes
• Review management accounts and financial reporting
• Strengthen controls, processes and reporting quality
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Support finance projects and business change

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong management accounting background
• Proven people management experience
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge
• Experience delivering process improvements and leading change

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible leadership role with genuine scope to influence and improve finance operations.