HW Finance are pleased to be working with a successful PE backed SME in Yorkshire, to recruit a Finance Manager in a newly created position.


About the role:
This is a varied position, with end to end visibility, involved in financial reporting, monthly management accounts, cashflow management and treasury, and management reporting. You will also manage a small team.
You will be no.2 to the Head of Finance, and will be involved in a new transformation programme, looking at streamlining reporting, building dashboards, and creating a new reporting suite for the business for the next phase of their growth.


Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts
*Oversee the month end close process, ensuring robust reconciliations and variance analysis
*Maintain strong balance sheet integrity through regular review and challenge of cost centre performance
*Own the preparation of statutory accounts, and liaise with external auditors throughout the year end audit process
*Lead treasury and cash management activities, including forecasting, and liquidity reporting
*Support the Head of Finance with producing board packs and PE reporting
*Business partner budget holders, challenging and influencing spend
*Coach and develop a small team, driving a culture of continuous improvement within the team


About You:
*ACA/ACCA Qualified
*Strong financial reporting or audit background
*Experience in process improvement, and used to working in a fast-paced environment
*Excellent communication skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
*Commercially curious with strong analytical ability
*PE experience (advantageous)


What’s on offer:
*Competitive salary circa £60-70k (dependent on experience) + bonus scheme
*Key leadership role with exposure to the CFO and Executive board
*Opportunity to shape the finance transformation journey
*Clear progression prospects over the next 2-3 years
*Hybrid working (4 days a week on site)