Finance Manager

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance is supporting a long standing SME in the appointment of a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. Based within easy reach of Wakefield, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and surrounding areas, this is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys both hands on delivery and strategic influence.
Finance Manager
Permanent
£50,000
-55,000
Batley - Onsite

Your new role
You'll lead the month end process, strengthen financial reporting, and act as a trusted partner to operational teams. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast paced SME environment and wants to play a key part in shaping future performance.

• Take responsibility for preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Provide clear, concise analysis to support operational and commercial decision making
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Work closely with operational teams to help them understand performance and cost drivers
• Assist with pricing reviews, margin analysis and cost monitoring
• Promote strong financial discipline across the business
• Maintain and improve day to day finance processes and internal controls
• Contribute to developing dashboards, KPIs and reporting improvements
• Support ongoing enhancements to finance systems and reporting tools
• Help manage cash flow and working capital
• Oversee payroll, supplier payments and credit control
• Ensure compliance with statutory and HMRC requirements
• Support year end processes and liaise with external accountants

• Qualified finance professional with strong post qualification experience - CIMA, ACCA
• Proven month end ownership and business partnering capability
• Background in SMEs within manufacturing, engineering, distribution, logistics or similar would be a huge benefit in this role.
• Confident communicator able to simplify financial information for the wider teams.
• Commercially minded, proactive and hands on.
• Must have full UK working rights (no sponsorship)

• Full time position
• Supportive leadership team and established finance function
• Free parking
• Real influence over financial strategy and operational performance
• Opportunities for progression as the business grows