Finance Manager - Elevate Your Career

Are you a newly qualified accountant / finalist from a Big 4 firm looking to take your career to the next level? Join our client, a leading, dynamic Leeds based, high-end manufacturer as Finance Manager and leverage your skills in a role that offers depth, variety, and growth opportunities.

Why This Role:

Impactful Work: Play a critical role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business growth.
Career Development: Lead a talented small team, expand your skill set, and advance within our organisation.
Innovative Environment: Utilise cutting-edge tools like SAP and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise financial processes.
Highly Rewarding: From a job satisfaction perspective; seeing and achieving real value-add; excellent progression path; generous package and positive, forward thinking working environment / culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Prepare precise and timely financial reports, statements, and presentations for executive management.
Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

Cost Control and Optimisation:

Work with various departments to analyse operational costs and uncover opportunities for cost reduction.
Implement effective cost control measures to boost profitability and efficiency.
Offer financial insights and strategic recommendations to support business decisions.

Cash Flow Management:

Oversee cash flow management, including forecasting, working capital analysis, and liquidity management.
Enhance cash flow through strategic cash management practices.
Assess financial risks and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Financial Planning and Strategy:

Develop and execute financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in line with our strategic goals.
Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management to support business growth initiatives.
Evaluate investment opportunities, conduct feasibility studies, and assess project financial viability.

People Management:

Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering their professional growth.
Conduct performance evaluations, set clear goals, and offer regular feedback.
Promote a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages effective communication and teamwork.

SAP Expertise:

Leverage SAP for financial transactions, reporting, and data analysis.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of financial records in SAP.
Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimise SAP functionality and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified / finalist
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
At least 6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related roles, preferably with some experience of a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems.
Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team effectively.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.