Strategic Finance Lead — Budgets, Reporting & Tax

IPS Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function. This full-time role involves managing financial control, reporting, and compliance while supporting business planning. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, and overseeing statutory accounts. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in budgeting, and be a qualified accountant. This role offers an opportunity to mentor team members and develop the finance department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing financial controls and reporting.
• Ability to contribute to budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts, and business planning.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation for relevant entities.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger operations.
• Support tax compliance including VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Administer monthly payroll and pension.

Skills

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills

Experience in budgeting and financial planning

Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience

Confident communicator

Job description

A UK manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function. This full-time role involves managing financial control, reporting, and compliance while supporting business planning. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, and overseeing statutory accounts. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in budgeting, and be a qualified accountant. This role offers an opportunity to mentor team members and develop the finance department.