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.