Finance Manager

Hays PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to drive growth through strategic financial management and reporting. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the Finance Director and CFO, to maximize profits and ensure robust financial controls. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee monthly financial reporting, and play a key role in the annual audit process. This opportunity offers a blend of career progression and a dynamic entrepreneurial culture, making it ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a multi-service organization. If you are passionate about finance and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience of 2-3 years in a strategic role.
• Proven knowledge of UK GAAP and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and ensure compliance.
• Manage a team of 4 and mentor them through their qualification journey.
• Assist with due diligence for potential acquisitions and prepare financial business cases.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Profit Maximisation

Cash Flow Management

Line Management

Financial Controls

Due Diligence

KPI Development

Strategic Advisory

Education

Qualified ACA

Qualified CIMA

Qualified ACCA

Job description

Finance Manager

Role: Finance Manager

Location: West Yorkshire (2-3/Week Hybrid)

Salary: £55-65K + Benefits

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and work with the senior leadership team to help deliver on their ambitious growth targets through a combination of organic and M&A activities. Typical stakeholders will be the Finance Director, Operations Directors, and the Group CFO. This is a brilliant role for someone looking for a mix of career progression and a real entrepreneurial culture.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with Ops Directors to enable profit maximisation and cash flow.
2. Lead the organisation's monthly reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with requirements and ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards.
3. Review and challenge operational and financial performance.
4. Line management responsibility of 4 staff and mentor throughout their qualification journey.
5. Proper application of financial controls according to the principles contained within the Delegated Authorities.
6. Prepare, review, and challenge any financial business cases/investment requests as required.
7. Assist with due diligence of potential acquisition targets.
8. Ensure delivery of Monthly Management packs in accordance with reporting requirements.
9. Continuously review profitability across all operating units and clients both current and forecast.
10. Develop and maintain a series of KPIs for key areas of financial and operational risk and opportunity to ensure profit is maximised.
11. Assist in the closure of the monthly and annual accounts and deliver effective communications to support the presentation of results both internally and externally.
12. Calculate and submit regulatory returns (VAT, CIS, Corporation tax).
13. Challenge and review the balance sheet including aged debt, periodic accruals, provisions and provide robust analysis of variances.
14. Ensure compliance with all necessary financial procedures (including appropriate budget delegation arrangements and procedures) and ensure robust controls are in place.
15. Play a lead role in the annual audit.

Essential Experience:

1. Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA (Post Qual 2-3 Years)
2. Working to a strategic level in a multi-service organisation.
3. Experience of advising senior management teams on strategic and financial issues.
4. Experience of performance reporting at all levels including the Board.
5. Line management experience.
6. Proven knowledge of UK GAAP.

If you're interested, please hit apply or email your CV to [e-mail]