Finance Manager

A highly successful organisation based on the outskirts of York, are looking for a commercial Finance Manager.

As the Finance Manager you will manage a small team to deliver all finance-based information to the business, joining the company as a key member of the leadership team during this exciting period of growth and business transformation.

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and take full responsibility for overseeing and leading the Finance Team. We are looking for an energetic, dynamic and engaging person, with a strong background in Accounting and Finance, who can also manage diverse change projects in a high growth business that can help lead and facilitate our business growth to the next level.

You will work closely with the senior management team to ensure effective financial planning, reporting, and analysis, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen and leadership skills to contribute to the growth strategy of this successful business.

As well as managing a team you will work to continuously review, improve, and drive the implementation of new systems, processes and policies that enable the business to operate more effectively and efficiently across the Finance department.

You will manage and oversee the financial operations including but not limited to Purchase Ledger, Invoicing, Credit Control, VAT reporting, Payroll and ensure accurate financial data and maintain data integrity. Other key responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, trend analysis, overseeing management accounts, budgets and forecasting.

Skills & Capabilities to be successful as the Finance Manager:

• At least 3 years managing a Finance team and a passion for developing a high performing, collaborative and inclusive team.
• Hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, CA, CIMA, ACCA or similar)
• Experienced in all payroll processes
• Excellent knowledge, proficiency and confidence using Microsoft Office, in particular the use of PowerBI and Excel for analysing data, creating reports and data modelling
• Experience using cloud based financial systems (the ideal candidate will have experience using Netsuite)
• As well as strong numerical skills, you must be an excellent problem solver with clear communication that can be adapted for a diverse range of stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of all core financial processes and up to date knowledge of technical requirements and best practices
• Ability to balance a strategic perspective without losing the importance and focus of detail in operational delivery
• Track record of delivering to tight deadlines and overcoming setbacks
• Experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential.

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