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Finance Manager
Our client, a long-established SME manufacturer, is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join their leadership team and play a key role in driving the next stage of their growth journey.
Reporting to the Finance Director and managing a small team, this role combines hands-on financial control with commercial business partnering. The Finance Manager will oversee management and financial accounting, payroll, treasury, and tax, while also contributing to strategic planning and performance management as part of the senior management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts and analysis.
- Development and maintenance of robust financial processes, controls, and reporting.
- Oversight of payroll and pensions, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Daily cash management, cashflow forecasting, and banking relationships.
- Budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with department heads and the Finance Director.
- Gross margin, overhead, and performance analysis to support decision-making.
- Leadership and mentoring of a small finance team.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven finance experience in the manufacturing sector.
- Strong technical accounting skills with an eye for process improvement.
- Commercially minded, able to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Hands-on, adaptable, and confident in an SME environment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with a manufacturing background to step into a broad, influential role in a growing business.
If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities
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