Senior Finance Manager

Horizon Care and Education; Morley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Morley is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, audits, and compliance. The role involves managing a finance team and driving improvements in processes during a period of transformation. Ideal candidates will have experience in group finance or audit, and a strong background in leadership and stakeholder management. This is an opportunity to contribute to an impactful organization in the social care sector.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in accounting.
• Background in group finance or audit preferred.
• Knowledge in social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory reporting and audits.
• Manage a finance team for quality reporting.
• Drive improvements in month-end close.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tax compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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.

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