Senior Finance Manager

Horizon Care & Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in social care seeks a qualified Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, audit, and compliance. This role involves managing a finance team, driving process improvements, and shaping the finance function during a period of transformation. Candidates should have 2-5 years' PQE, strong leadership skills, and experience in group finance or audit. Closing date for applications is October 31st.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in group finance or audit, preferably from a Top 10 firm.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory reporting, audits, corporate financing, tax, and compliance.
• Develop and enhance financial control frameworks, policies, and systems.
• Manage a small finance team to deliver high-quality reporting and controls.
• Drive improvements in month-end close and reporting speed.
• Support investor and auditor relationships.
• Oversee group tax compliance, strategy, and cash management.
• Deliver ad-hoc finance projects including systems optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Job Introduction

About the Role

We're seeking a qualified, ambitious Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit, tax, and treasury for a growing, change-focused organization. This role will play a key part in shaping how the finance function operates through a period of transformation and growth, including a head office relocation. Strong leadership, process improvement, and change management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory reporting, audits, corporate financing, tax, and compliance.
• Develop and enhance financial control frameworks, policies, and systems.
• Manage a small finance team to deliver high-quality reporting and controls.
• Drive improvements in month-end close and reporting speed.
• Support investor and auditor relationships.
• Oversee group tax compliance, strategy, and cash management.
• Deliver ad-hoc finance projects including systems optimization and UK GAAP updates.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2-5 years' PQE.
• Background in group finance or audit (Top 10 firm experience ideal).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and process transformation.
• Sector knowledge in social care desirable.

CLOSING DATE 31st OCTOBER