Senior Finance Manager / Controller

Adjacency Recruitment Limited; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65-75k + benefits

Job summary

Our client, a global manufacturing group, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager/Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting, AP/AR and reporting for a growing division in the UK. The role calls for a qualification in Finance & Accounting and 5+ years of management experience.

Experience with US GAAP would be a benefit, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential to translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Holder of a qualification in Finance & Accounting.
• 5+ years of finance and accounting management experience.
• US GAAP experience would be a benefit
• Skilled in accounting and financial forecasting.
• A collaborative team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to ensure cost efficiency and robust planning.
• Assist in preparing key reports, including Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Operating Reviews, and input into the overall Operating Business Planning.
• Develop financial models and projections for revenue, orders, expenses, income, and cash flow.
• Analyse plant operating results, identify trends, and recommend actionable strategies to leadership.
• Drive productivity initiatives, monitor commercial commissions, and translate complex financial data into clear insights.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic mindset

Team collaboration

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Finance & Accounting qualification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is part of a global manufacturing group, now seeing an experienced Senior

Finance Manager / Controller, to oversee the day-to-day accounting,

AP/AR and reporting functions of this growing division of a larger, significant, Global group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to ensure cost efficiency and robust planning.
• Assist in preparing key reports, including Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Operating Reviews, and input into the overall Operating Business Planning.
• Develop financial models and projections for revenue, orders, expenses, income, and cash flow
• Analyse plant operating results, identify trends, and recommend actionable strategies to leadership.
• Drive productivity initiatives, monitor commercial commissions, and translate complex fin

What We Are Looking For?

Hold a qualification in Finance & Accounting

Bring 5+ years of finance and accounting management experience

If candidates have USGAAP experience it would be a benefit

Skilled in accounting and financial forecasting.

A collaborative team player with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced setting.

A strategic mindset with the ability to switch between big picture planning and tactical execution.

Strong remuneration package – Basic salary c.£65-75k + benefits (dependant on experience)

Great, inclusive culture.

Autonomy

Future progression and career-enhancing options.

Experience of working as part of a larger, corporate structure.