Finance Manager

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known business in North East England seeks a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a business unit. This newly created role involves team management, driving change, and producing key financial reports. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in finance management and strong technical accounting skills. This position offers autonomy and a chance to significantly shape the finance function.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate small teams.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance - invoicing, AR, AP, banking, and controls.
• Manage, coach, and develop a small team to deliver high-quality, timely outputs.
• Produce accurate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting.
• Partner with the FD to implement better systems, reporting tools, and KPIs.
• Analyze costs, track variances, and highlight opportunities for savings and efficiency gains.

Skills

Team management

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager. Jackson Hogg are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-known business looking to appoint a newly created Finance Manager with genuine scope and autonomy. In this role you'll own the finance function for a business unit, lead a small team, and work directly with the Finance Director to drive change, improve systems, and deliver meaningful insight to the business.

This is a chance to put your stamp on a growing organisation — shaping processes, improving controls, analysing costs, and creating the financial clarity that supports key decisions. You'll be the go-to for accurate financials, cash management, and performance reporting, while also developing management information and detailed board packs that drive better decision-making.

What you'll be doing

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance - invoicing, AR, AP, banking, and controls
• Manage, coach, and develop a small team to deliver high-quality, timely outputs
• Produce accurate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting
• Partner with the FD to implement better systems, reporting tools, and KPIs
• Analyse costs, track variances, and highlight opportunities for savings and efficiency gains
• Develop clear management information and board packs to support strategic decisions
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc commercial projects

You'll need to bring

• Solid experience in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Proven ability to manage and motivate small teams
• Strong technical accounting skills and a commercial mindset
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve

Why this role stands out

• Newly created - make it your own from day one
• Direct access to the Finance Director - a real voice in shaping the function
• Autonomy to drive change and leave your mark on a growing business