Finance Manager

April Quest; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of innovative safety solutions in Sheffield is seeking a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. The role involves management accounts, compliance, payroll, and driving business performance insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing, and strong IFRS and Excel skills. This role offers a collaborative environment within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• Thriving in a fast-paced SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance and financial control.
• Oversee payroll.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive business performance insights.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Strong IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical and detail-focused

Personable and collaborative

Tools

Sage 50cloud

Job description

Overview

Based in Sheffield, our client is a leading provider of innovative safety and automation solutions for the rail industry. With around 20 employees, they operate as a close-knit, collaborative team and pride themselves on their environmentally conscious and people-focused approach. As part of a larger group, they combine the agility and flexibility of a small business with the resources and stability of a wider organisation, offering an excellent environment for professional growth.

Responsibilities

As Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of the finance function and report to the Head of Finance at group level. This is a hands-on role covering management accounts, reporting, compliance, payroll, and financial control. You will manage one direct report (Accounts Administrator) and partner with local and group leadership to provide insight that drives business performance.

• Take full ownership of the finance function
• Prepare management accounts and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance and financial control
• Oversee payroll
• Line-manage one direct report (Accounts Administrator)
• Collaborate with local and group leadership to drive business performance insights

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• 5+ years' experience as a Finance Manager or similar role
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred
• Strong IFRS knowledge; Sage 50cloud desirable
• Advanced Excel skills essential
• Highly accountable, analytical, and detail-focused
• Personable and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced SME environment

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn't already known to us.

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