Finance Manager | Halifax | £40,000 - £50,000 | Hybrid (3 days in)


If you’re the kind of person who prefers ownership over oversight, this will likely appeal.


There’s a certain type of Finance Manager role that suits people who enjoy structure, autonomy, and quietly getting things right - without layers of approval or unnecessary complexity. This is one of them.


You’ll be joining a growing, private equity-backed SME at a point where the finance function is being properly set up. Systems, reporting, and processes are already being put in place - so you’re not walking into chaos, but there’s still plenty of scope to refine things and make it your own.


It’s a standalone role, giving you full visibility across the numbers and the freedom to manage them end-to-end. Ideal for someone ambitious who wants to develop, learn, and grow with the business over time.


The Role:
*Full ownership of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules)
*Preparation and posting of accruals, prepayments, and journals, with a strong focus on accuracy and cut-off
*Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining integrity across financial data
*Variance analysis against budget/forecast, with clear and meaningful commentary
*Cashflow reporting, monitoring, and supporting working capital management
*Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
*Providing insight to support decision-making across the business
*Ledger oversight and management
*Credit control and cash collection
*Day-to-day financial management using Xero


There’s also an ongoing focus on continuous improvement - refining processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring finance supports the wider business effectively.


What They’re Looking For:
*Be confident producing full management accounts independently
*Be comfortable working in a standalone role with real autonomy
*Be happy getting into the detail when needed, not just reviewing it
*Have a proactive approach to improving processes
*Be ambitious and keen to develop as the business grows
*Formal qualifications aren’t essential - experience and attitude matter more here.


Why It’s Worth a Conversation:
*Standalone role with genuine autonomy and ownership
*Private equity-backed business with clear growth potential
*A well-structured environment being built around you
*Hybrid working (3 days in the office) with flexibility around hours
*A role that will become stable and manageable once embedded


If you’re looking for a role where you can take full responsibility, build your experience, and grow with a business - this is a solid opportunity.