Finance Manager: Lead Growth, Cash Flow & Controls

Axon Moore; Halifax; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

INDFIN, based in Halifax, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate financial insight to support growth. The role involves leading monthly close, managing cash flow and delivering robust reporting to senior management.

You will drive improvements in working capital, oversee VAT/compliance and mentor the finance team while partnering with leadership to inform strategic decisions for a growing business.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or QBE.
• Experience in Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong management accounting, reporting and month-end experience.
• Good cash flow, working capital and balance sheet management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and production of management accounts.
• Prepare and review P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Manage daily cash flow and 13-week cash flow forecasting.
• Drive improvements in aged debtors, creditors and working capital.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Lead and develop the finance and administration team.
• Oversee purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash processes.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances and month-end accounting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis and commercial decision-making.
• Coordinate VAT and routine tax compliance.
• Support audit, statutory reporting and year-end requirements.
• Oversee finance systems and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation and controls.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial support to senior management.

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end close

Cash flow

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

VAT/compliance

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

INDFIN, based in Halifax, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function and provide accurate financial insight to support growth. The role involves leading monthly close, managing cash flow and delivering robust reporting to senior management.

You will drive improvements in working capital, oversee VAT/compliance and mentor the finance team while partnering with leadership to inform strategic decisions for a growing business.