Finance Manager Head of Finance

Finance Manager or Head of Finance

Full Sutton, York, North Yorkshire YO41

£45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full time Permanent Office based role

Commutable from Pocklington, Stamford Bridge, Malton, York, Selby, Driffield or Beverley

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Finance professional to join this well established company near York, North Yorkshire in a Finance Manager or Head of Finance role.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leaders.

You will play a key role in the Management Team and have exposure to the business owners, contributing to the financial strategy and growth of both divisions.

You will oversee financial operations for both divisions, manage one direct report, and support cross-divisional financial activities. Responsibilities include managing payroll, negotiating with suppliers, overseeing cash flow management, and producing consolidated financial reports to drive informed business decisions.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in handling complex financial data, acting as a strategic business partner, and providing insightful financial reporting. Experience within an SME environment and managing multiple business units is essential.

Duties

• Manage all accounting functions, including statutory and management accounts, payroll, reporting, and cash flow management
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across both divisions, including invoicing, debtor management, and supplier relations.
• Proactively monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring financial stability across both divisions while negotiating favourable terms with suppliers.
• Consolidate financial data from both divisions to produce accurate, insightful reports for senior management and business owners.
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants for statutory accounts preparation for both divisions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior finance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment across locations.

• Lead financial meetings, focusing on accounts, pricing, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for both divisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Person Specification

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant.
• Experience within an SME environment and managing financial operations across multiple business units or locations.
• Proven experience in cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Strong commercial mindset with a big-picture approach to business growth.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and influencing financial outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities across divisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with CRM software and an understanding of production challenges in the manufacturing sector (desired but not essential).
• Be prepared to travel to one other site if and when required

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £45k - £60k per annum.
• Company laptop and phone.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• A friendly, open, and caring culture across both divisions.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Generous staff discount.

If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Manager, then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 27.3.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future