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Finance Manager Interim role expected for 6 months with pro rata salary based on circa £50,000 per annum. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mortgage and protection network providing technology, compliance and business support to over 1,000 Advisers nationwide. They are looking for a pro-active and well-organised individual to work with the Interim CFO, ensuring financial information is timely, accurate and reliable. The Role Our client is seeking a pragmatic and hands-on Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, supporting robust financial decision-making and ensuring compliance across the organisation. This role is essential in supporting Group finance functions, managing a small finance team, and ensuring high standards in reporting, forecasting, and controls. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Interim CFO to maintain operational excellence, and drive improvements in financial systems and processes. Main Duties and Strategic Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Oversight: Lead and manage the Finance Team to deliver accurate and timely financial information across the organisation. Provide oversight of all financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and month-end processes. Responsibility for regulatory reporting, including quarterly VAT and FCA returns. Business Support and Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a key finance business partner, supporting financial planning and forecasting. Liaise with shareholders to provide routine and ad-hoc information. Ensure that company rolling forecasts are robust and tracked effectively throughout the year. Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead on monthly management accounts and variance analysis. Develop and maintain robust cash flow forecasting. Contribute to the development of a monthly forecast process. Control and Compliance: Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant. Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures, with ongoing review and improvement. Oversee compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory requirements, including FCA quarterly reporting. Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement: Improve and streamline financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Lead the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders, including the Board. Champion the use of financial systems and digital tools across the finance function. Team Management and Development: Line manage a small finance team, providing clear direction, support, and performance management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team. Who They're Looking For Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience, and a good understanding of Group accounting. Experience of FCA reporting or other similar regulatory compliance an advantage. 'Can do' attitude - someone who is open to change and finding ways of improving processes, controls, and operational practices within the business. Good working knowledge of accounting platforms (Sage preferred). Good / Advanced Excel skills - leverage excel to improve / streamline finance functions and help team members improve their efficiency by leveraging excel better. Good financial modelling and forecasting / planning skills are highly desirable, the ability to build integrated bottom up three statement (P&L, BS and CF) models. Travel within the UK may be required at times. Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines is a must. Data driven and logical approach to solving issues. Values and Commitment: High level of integrity. Attention to detail. Commitment to excellence. Team player. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have right to work in the UK as our client is a non-sponsoring Company.

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business. This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice). Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis. Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances). Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines. Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions. Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls. Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies. Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests. Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy. Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned What skills do we need? CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports). Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. What's on offer? Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days in the office) 8 % employer pension contribution On-site parking Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.