HW Finance

Commercial Finance Manager West Yorkshire, Full time, permanent About the Role: We're looking for an exceptional Commercial Finance Manager to join a high performing team in West Yorkshire. This is not a traditional "number crunching" finance role. This is a true business partnering opportunity at the heart of a dynamic, fast-paced business. You'll work shoulder to shoulder with senior commercial leaders, influencing decision making, shaping strategy and driving performance. If you thrive in a fast moving business where no two days are the same, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. The Opportunity: This role sits at the centre of commercial decision making. You'll provide insight, challenge, and offer strategic guidance to your stakeholders that will directly shape the business performance, investment decisions, and long term growth. You will: Act as a true business partner to senior commercial stakeholders Influence pricing, promotions, and decision making Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for your business area Deliver clear, actionable insight that drives profit improvement Provide robust challenge to assumptions and proposals Support negotiations and supplier investment discussions Translate complex data into commercial decisions Identify risks and opportunities Drive continuous improvement in reporting, controls, and processes This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the direction of a brilliant business. What You'll Be Responsible For: Strategic Business Partnering Build trusted relationships with Commercial teams Influence strategic planning Provide financial leadership to key stakeholders Performance & Insight Own weekly and periodic performance reporting Analyse sales, margin, and promotional effectiveness Deliver forward looking insight Planning & Forecasting Lead budget and forecast cycles Develop robust financial models to support investment or business growth decisions Ensure alignment between financial targets and commercial plans What We're Looking For: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering Strong financial modelling and analytical capability Confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively Commercially astute - you want to understand the "why," not just the numbers Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working at pace Advanced Excel skills (Power BI or similar tools advantageous) What Makes This Role Exciting: Genuine influence on commercial strategy High exposure to senior leaders Opportunity to drive measurable profit growth Culture that values insight, challenge, and innovation Clear progression opportunities within a large, complex organisation This is a role for someone who wants to step beyond reporting and truly shape business performance. It's a role where your insight will directly influence decisions the business makes.

Commercial Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner York Full time Permanent About the Role A well-established, growth focused consumer business is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to support their financial planning and decision making within their commercial sales and marketing functions. This is a high impact role requiring a strong analytical skillset, commercial insight and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving performance and improving financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Develop and refine intake and acquisition models that translate commercial and marketing plans into financial outcomes Build, maintain, and continuously improve financial forecasts, budgets, and reforecasts aligned to strategic objectives Deliver timely and accurate KPI reporting across sales channels (including digital and offline channels) Business Partnering Act as a trusted advisor to Sales and Marketing teams, supporting investment decisions and performance evaluation Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure marketing investment plans are financially robust and return-focused Partner with Digital and Non-Digital teams to track acquisition performance and campaign effectiveness Reporting & Insight Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards (or equivalent BI tools) to support performance tracking and decision-making Provide detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews Lead financial performance analysis across different sales channels and customer segments Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior leadership to align financial reporting, expectations, and performance goals Work closely with FP&A to ensure consistency and integrity in forecasting and budgeting cycles Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders About You Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Experience Proven experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration, particularly with marketing, digital, or commercial teams Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling Skills Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI (or similar data tools) Confident communicator, able to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing Location: Client site, Leek Employment Type: Hybrid, Permanent We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing . This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insight across a complex manufacturing environment. About the Role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, and challenge to support operational decision-making. You'll be instrumental in driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing cost transparency across the manufacturing function. Key Responsibilities Partner with site leadership to analyse production performance, cost drivers, and key operational metrics Lead month-end close activities and variance analysis in SAP, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost reporting and inventory valuation Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, converting operational activity into robust financial targets Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes through data-driven analysis Influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a global environment Support and mentor other finance team members as needed About You You will be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build strong relationships across operational and finance teams. You will bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills Experience in complex, multi-site or global environments Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in manufacturing cost processes A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement What's on Offer Our client offers a highly competitive package, including: Defined benefit pension scheme 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Access to share plans Cycle to work scheme Car leasing scheme Generous parental leave Retail benefits platform Free on-site parking Flexible working arrangements where applicable

HWF is working with a leading retail business in Merseyside to appoint an Interim Finance Systems Manager to play a key role in strengthening finance systems, processes and reporting during a period of transformation. This role sits at the intersection of Finance and IT , with a strong emphasis on designing efficient processes, mapping current vs future-state workflows, and owning UAT through to implementation. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading finance systems design to support reporting, control and scalability Process mapping of end-to-end finance workflows (AP, AR, GL, expenses, P2P, O2C) Identifying inefficiencies and reducing manual, Excel-heavy processes Owning UAT planning, test scripts, execution and defect resolution Acting as the bridge between Finance, IT, and external system partners Supporting data integrity, reporting outputs and KPI design post-go-live Ensuring new processes are clearly documented and embedded into BAU What We're Looking For Qualified accountant or finance systems specialist with strong finance domain knowledge Proven experience in finance systems implementation or optimisation Hands-on experience with process mapping and UAT Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with strong stakeholder skills Retail or multi-site environment experience advantageous Why This Role? High-impact role in a financially strong, recognisable retailer Clear mandate to improve how finance operates Hybrid working (4 days onsite, flexibility for the right person) Opportunity to shape finance processes that will last beyond the contract If you enjoy designing better ways of working, fixing broken processes and making systems actually work for finance , this is a standout opportunity.

Finance Business Partner Location: Wellington, Somerset Reporting to: Head of Finance The Opportunity A growing UK environmental and infrastructure services business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join their team. This role will work closely with operational leadership teams to drive financial performance, improve profitability and support strategic decision making within a fast paced, multi-site environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted finance partner to operational teams Lead revenue recognition and WIP management at month-end Deliver monthly performance reporting, analysis and variance commentary Provide data-led insight on operational KPIs (e.g. utilisation, maintenance, overtime) Own regular forecasting processes and support annual budgeting Drive working capital improvements and support cash management Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with reporting deadlines About You Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Proven experience in a business partnering or commercial finance role OR a Management Accountant looking to step into a commercial finance role Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability Confident influencing and stakeholder management skills Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a growth-focused environment Full UK driving licence Hybrid working is supported, with some travel required between operational sites.

Overview This role sits within a central finance function that supports multiple business locations across the UK. The team provides high-quality financial insight, governance, and systems expertise to enable informed decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and manage financial risk. About the Role The Finance Systems Manager is responsible for the governance, administration, and continuous improvement of core finance systems. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial data while enabling business growth through system optimisation, automation, and strong control frameworks. Please note: This is a highly technical finance systems role. Applications will only be considered from candidates with strong, hands-on technical expertise in finance systems administration , specifically within enterprise finance platforms. Key Responsibilities Own the administration, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of core finance systems, including Coda, SAP Concur, Microsoft 365, and P2P/S2C platforms . Govern system authorisation frameworks and approval hierarchies, ensuring segregation of duties and robust financial controls. Support the onboarding of new legal entities and acquisitions through system setup, master data configuration, and access controls. Maintain and manage general ledger structures, cost centre hierarchies, and core finance master data. Drive automation and optimisation initiatives, including the use of AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency and control. Enhance financial and operational reporting, ensuring data is structured, accessible, and decision-ready. Provide critical systems support during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles. Manage accounting period controls, including roll-forwards and posting access. Partner closely with Finance and IT to resolve system issues and deliver system enhancements and change initiatives. Essential Experience & Skills This role is not suitable for candidates without deep technical finance systems experience. To be considered, you must demonstrate: Strong technical expertise in finance systems administration , ideally including Coda, SAP Concur, and P2P/S2C platforms . In-depth knowledge of finance system controls, ledger structures, cost centres, period management, and financial close processes. Proven experience configuring finance systems, managing master data, approval workflows, and onboarding new entities. A track record of delivering system improvements, automation, and efficiency gains. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex systems issues. Experience operating within a controlled, audit-focused environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance and IT teams. Experience delivering system upgrades and enhancements, including testing, documentation, and end-user adoption.

We're supporting a leading retail business in Merseyside with the appointment of an Interim Finance Project Manager to strengthen financial control, reporting and governance during a period of change. This is a highly visible role, working closely with the senior finance leadership team, with a strong focus on getting the fundamentals right while helping future-proof the finance function. The Role You'll take ownership of several finance-led projects, including: Reviewing and strengthening financial control frameworks Improving balance sheet integrity and reconciliation processes Supporting statutory and management reporting Creating, documenting and embedding accounting policies Assessing current processes and driving practical improvements Acting as a bridge between BAU finance and wider transformation initiatives What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong background in financial reporting, controls and technical accounting Experience delivering finance projects in large, complex organisations Comfortable rolling sleeves up - hands-on and delivery focused Retail or consumer-facing sector experience advantageous but not essential Why This Role? Work with a financially stable retailer Senior stakeholder exposure and real influence Hybrid working (4 days onsite, flexibility for the right person) A genuine opportunity to leave the finance function in a stronger place If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and control , this could be a great fit.

inance Business Partner - Manufacturing Location: Client site, Ditton Employment Type: Hybrid, Permanent We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing . This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insight across a complex manufacturing environment. About the Role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, providing high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, and challenge to support operational decision-making. You'll be instrumental in driving efficiency, strengthening controls, and enhancing cost transparency across the manufacturing function. Key Responsibilities Partner with site leadership to analyse production performance, cost drivers, and key operational metrics Lead month-end close activities and variance analysis in SAP, ensuring accurate manufacturing cost reporting and inventory valuation Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating operational activity into robust financial targets Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes through data-driven analysis Influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a global environment Support and mentor other finance team members as needed About You You will be a confident communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to build strong relationships across operational and finance teams. You will bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills Experience in complex, multi-site or global environments Advanced SAP knowledge, particularly in manufacturing cost processes A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and passion for continuous improvement What's on Offer Our client offers a highly competitive package, including: Defined benefit pension scheme 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance Access to share plans Cycle to work scheme Car leasing scheme Generous parental leave Retail benefits platform Free on-site parking Agile working policy

Financial Controller Location: Bristol Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 The Client A rapidly growing business with £25m annual turnover, founded just two years ago and scaling quickly. As the company continues to expand, they are now bringing their finance function in-house for the first time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth business at an early stage and build the finance function from the ground up. The Role We are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to establish and run the finance function. This will initially be a stand-alone role, so the successful candidate must be comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail. You will work closely with the leadership team to provide financial visibility, control and insight as the business continues its rapid growth. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end finance function Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting Manage cash flow forecasting and financial planning Oversee accounts payable and receivable Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations Lead budgeting and forecasting processes Ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements Work with external accountants, auditors and advisors Develop financial controls, systems and processes Provide commercial insight to support business decisions About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience Experience working in a hands-on finance role Comfortable operating in a stand-alone position Highly detail-oriented with strong financial control Experience producing management accounts and forecasts Strong systems and process mindset Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders What We Offer Salary of £60,000 - £75,000 Opportunity to build and shape the finance function Work directly with the leadership team Join a high-growth business at an exciting stage

I'm delighted to be supporting a highly respected, values-led and family-owned organisation, with the recruitment of an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, commercially focused finance team. This contract is due to last between 3 - 5 Months and is a Remote position, however they would prefer a Yorkshire based candidate for occasional office visits (once or twice a month). Reporting into a talented and supportive finance leader, you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance and shaping key strategic decisions. Acting as the lead finance partner for one of the business units, you will: Lead insightful commercial performance analysis Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Provide strategic challenge and support to senior stakeholders Influence pricing, margin, and customer investment strategy Support business decisions with high-quality financial insight We're keen to speak with immediately available, commercially minded finance leaders who bring: Strong business partnering experience within a complex organisation A confident, insight-driven approach with excellent stakeholder management A commercial mindset, with experience influencing pricing or investment decisions The ability to work autonomously and deliver at pace We welcome candidates open to interim only contracts, as well as those interested in temp-to-perm opportunities. Please send your CV across to Niamh Hellewell if you're available and interested in discussing further.

Head of Group Tax Interim Long Contract Duration Excellent Broad remit in this role Hybrid Yorkshire A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior tax professional to join a complex, multinational environment during a period of strategic development and transformation. This confidential interim appointment offers broad remit, senior visibility, and genuine influence across the Group Finance function. The Opportunity Sitting within Group Finance and reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of shaping and delivering the Group's tax strategy. You will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, ensuring financial resilience, governance and long-term sustainability. This role also includes leadership responsibility for a team, providing direction, coaching and development within a high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Tax Strategy & Compliance Lead and execute the Group's tax strategy, aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, employment taxes) Drive tax planning initiatives to optimise the effective tax rate Lead tax risk management, monitoring legislative changes and ensuring accurate implementation Own tax filings, audits, responses to authorities, and advisor What You'll Bring Senior-level tax leadership experience within a multinational or complex environment Deep technical expertise across corporate tax, customs, treasury operations and financial markets Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills Proven experience influencing senior executives and external partners A values-driven, detail-oriented leader who champions collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement

HW Finance are supporting a leading business with the appointment of an Interim FP&A Specialist to join their finance team during an exciting period of change. This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact and drive improvements in financial reporting and analysis. Based in Leeds, you will be joining this business for a period of 3 - 6 Months. Daily rate offered is £300 - £400 per day with the potential to be a daily rate route for the right person. You'll take ownership of key FP&A activities, including: Entering data into internal tools and systems Preparing and producing reports Conducting data analysis to support decision-making Supporting and leading improvement projects Completing a high volume of reconciliations Handling ad hoc analytical requests Working closely with operational boards Acting as a flexible "jack of all trades" across finance and operations Working with multiple data centres and large data sets We're looking for someone with a commercial mindset, strong Excel and modelling skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. If you're available immediately and looking for a new interim assignment, please reach out. Contact Niamh Hellewell at HW Finance.