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Greenwell Gleeson has been exclusively retained to appoint a Finance Director for a successful, privately owned wholesale and distribution business with ambitious growth plans. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal appointment to the Executive Leadership Team, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, lead a finance transformation programme and drive commercial performance across the business.The RoleThis is a broad and influential Finance Director position, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement. You'll lead the finance function while acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing commercial insight that supports profitable growth and informed decision-making. A key priority will be leading the implementation of a new ERP system and modernising the finance function through improved processes, reporting and the adoption of AI technologies to drive efficiency and business insight.Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, building a high-performing team capable of supporting the next phase of growth. Develop the Group's financial strategy, budgets and forecasts, ensuring robust planning and clear financial visibility for the Board. Deliver insightful monthly management reporting, KPI dashboards and performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to improve profitability. Act as a commercial business partner to Operations, Procurement and Sales, supporting pricing decisions, margin improvement, cost control and investment appraisals. Own cashflow forecasting, working capital management and banking relationships, ensuring the business remains well positioned to support future growth. Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance while maintaining an appropriate balance between control and commercial agility. Lead the implementation of a new ERP platform, improving financial processes, management information and operational reporting across the business. Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve forecasting, reporting, analysis and administrative efficiency, while helping shape the wider digital roadmap. Review existing systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the finance function is scalable for future expansion. Play a key role in strategic planning, investment decisions and wider business transformation initiatives.The CandidateWe're keen to speak with commercially minded Finance Directors, Heads of Finance or ambitious Financial Controllers looking to step into a broader leadership role.You'll combine strong technical accounting credentials with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business and operate as a genuine commercial partner.You'll ideally bring: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Senior finance leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, logistics or other operationally intensive businesses. A proven track record of commercial business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and driving business performance. Experience leading ERP implementation or significant finance transformation programmes. A passion for improving systems, processes and reporting through technology and digital innovation. Experience introducing automation, business intelligence or AI-enabled solutions would be highly advantageous. Strong project and change management skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level of the organisation. A hands-on, pragmatic leadership style, comfortable operating strategically while remaining close to the day-to-day operation.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing entrepreneurial business where you'll have genuine influence over both the financial and operational direction of the organisation, while leading one of its most significant transformation programmes.Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website

Senior Finance Manager East Sussex (Hybrid considered) £Competitive and negotiable + Benefits Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can genuinely influence business performance? We're recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join a successful, growing manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in financial reporting, forecasting, business partnering and supporting strategic decision-making across a multi-company, multi-currency environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role You'll take ownership of the finance function's month-end reporting while providing meaningful commercial insight to support business growth. Key responsibilities include: Producing accurate monthly management accounts Leading quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process Managing multi-company, multi-currency consolidations Preparing and submitting VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll-related taxes Producing insightful board reports and financial presentations Analysing financial performance and explaining key variances Supporting year-end audit preparation Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook functions Supporting payroll and pension administration Leading finance improvement projects alongside the Financial Controller What We're Looking For To be considered, you'll need: ACCA qualified 3-5 years' finance experience within a manufacturing environment Strong experience of multi-company and multi-currency consolidations A solid understanding of standard costing and manufacturing absorption accounting Sage Payroll and Sage HR experience Microsoft Dynamics AX (AX) experience Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFs, INDEX/MATCH (or XLOOKUP equivalent), error handling and financial reporting Experience producing board-level financial reporting and commercial analysis You'll also be Highly organised with excellent planning skills Analytical with strong problem-solving ability Able to work accurately under tight deadlines Comfortable communicating financial information to senior stakeholders Ideally someone who trained within practice before moving into industry What's On Offer Excellent negotiable salary and benefits A varied and commercially focused senior finance position High visibility across the business Opportunity to influence strategy and improve financial performance A supportive leadership team and genuine long-term career prospects If you're looking for your next challenge in a senior finance role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller Location: Corby, Northampton (Office Based) Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a commercially focused Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with genuine progression potential and exposure to strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, and governance, while also driving systems improvements and supporting operational performance across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead all financial control activities and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements. Support year-end audits and attend board meetings in an advisory capacity. Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs. Drive improvements to ERP and finance systems, reporting, and processes. Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve business performance and efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic business decisions. About You Qualified Chartered Accountant or finalist nearing completion. Previous experience within a manufacturing or trading environment. Strong understanding of management accounts, cash flow, balance sheets, credit control, and ledgers. Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ambitious, inquisitive, and keen to progress into a senior leadership role. Comfortable in a hands-on manufacturing environment and able to build credibility across the business. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business and provides a clear pathway for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress towards Finance Director level.

Accounts Payable Administrator Dudley Permanent Full-time On-site £30,000 £33,000 Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who understands the accounting behind the transactions, rather than simply processing invoices? We are recruiting an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the finance team of an established manufacturing business based in Dudley. Offering a salary of £30,000 £33,000, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in Accounts Payable who wants a role offering broader exposure to the finance function and the opportunity to continue developing their technical accounting knowledge. Working closely with the Financial Controller, Procurement and operational teams, you ll play an important role in ensuring supplier invoices are accurately processed, correctly accounted for and effectively controlled throughout the Purchase-to-Pay process. What you ll be doing Processing and reviewing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales Completing three-way matching of purchase orders, goods received notes (GRNs) and supplier invoices Reviewing supplier invoices to ensure the correct VAT treatment has been applied Accurately coding expenditure to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres Maintaining supplier accounts and completing regular supplier statement reconciliations Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies, pricing differences and quantity variances Preparing and supporting supplier payment runs Monitoring outstanding supplier balances and AP ageing Working closely with Procurement, Operations and Warehouse teams to resolve PO, GRN and invoice queries Supporting month-end activities including accruals, GRNI and trade creditor reconciliations Assisting with quarterly VAT returns Maintaining accurate financial records and clear audit trails Supporting the wider Finance team with reporting, process improvements and ad-hoc projects What we re looking for This isn t purely an invoice-processing position. We re looking for someone with a strong understanding of Accounts Payable and the accounting principles that sit behind it. You ll ideally be able to demonstrate: Solid Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger experience A good practical understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Working knowledge of VAT on supplier invoices Experience of three-way matching PO, GRN and invoice Supplier statement reconciliation experience Understanding of nominal/general ledger coding Experience investigating and resolving invoice and supplier discrepancies Good understanding of the wider Purchase-to-Pay process Strong Excel skills and experience of accounting/ERP systems Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving queries Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or distribution environment would be particularly advantageous. You may already be AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT and looking for a role where you can put that knowledge into practice and gain broader exposure within a commercial finance environment. What s on offer? Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to broaden your accounting experience beyond traditional Purchase Ledger Exposure to VAT, month-end, reconciliations, accruals and GRNI Opportunity to develop within an established finance team This role is fully on-site in Dudley, so candidates will need to be comfortable working from the office five days per week. If you re an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where your accounting knowledge will be valued and you can continue developing your career, we d love to hear from you.

HW Finance are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds as they look to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller for an assignment running from September through to the end of the year. This is a business with real momentum and transformation activity underway. This is a hands-on role for someone technically strong who can take ownership of financial accounting, reporting and controls, whilst supporting the wider leadership team through a busy period. They are seeking an experienced contractor who is comfortable operating within a traditional manufacturing environment and can quickly add value across financial reporting, accounting and controls. Whilst the finance function is well established, there is scope for someone to bring fresh ideas and improve existing systems and processes. Joining the business as an Interim Financial Controller, you will be with the business for an expected period of 4 - 6 Months. Offered a daily rate of £550 - £600 per day (or equivalent FTC package circa £120,000 - £120,000). Key Responsibilities Overseeing all financial accounting and statutory reporting activities Taking ownership of financial controls and governance processes Ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting Supporting senior stakeholders with financial insight and analysis Reviewing and improving existing accounting processes and controls Providing leadership within the finance function during a busy period Identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and systems efficiency Candidate Profile An experienced Financial Controller or Finance Director Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technically across financial accounting and reporting Comfortable working within manufacturing or industrial environments Able to work independently and hit the ground running Experienced in improving processes and strengthening controls Assignment Details On-site Requirement: 4-5 days per week Engagement: Contract Day Rate or Fixed-Term Contract Please get in touch with Niamh Hellewell for a confidential discussion.

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a large South Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Sheffield in their search for a Treasury Manager. As the Treasury Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day treasury operations, ensuring robust cash, liquidity and risk management. Working closely with the CFO and in conjunction with the wider group, you will be a key partner for all strategic funding requirements to ensure financial resilience and compliance to support the future growth and long-term investment commitments of the business. What will you be doing? Lead and shape a best-in-class treasury function, helping the organisation make confident funding, investment and cash management decisions: Sole responsibility for day-to-day cashflow management & forecasting Oversee execution and settlement of weekly payment schedules Full ownership of the ID & Trade lending facilities Reconcile treasury related accounts (multi-currency), intercompany and other loans, and financial instruments Partner on modelling of cashflow requirements for CAPEX and other investments Regular reporting of company liquidity position to Group Treasury functions through concise management reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making Support the finance team with month end reporting requirements Build effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including banks and other lenders, and any audit bodies (internal and external). Ensure strong financial governance by designing, implementing and maintaining systems and processes that support robust treasury management. What skills do we need? ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (will consider QBE) Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with treasury management including multiple currencies and bank accounts Significant demonstrable experience of managing funding arrangements, budgets, forecasting, investments and financial reporting Strong understanding of financial controls and risk management What's on offer? Salary of up to 60k Extremely generous bonus package paid quarterly Flexible start and finish times Pension matched up to 8% Apply for this role below. Or for more information, contact Sue. 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.

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a large South Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Sheffield in their search for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the business on a contract basis. Working closely with the Head of Finance, Financial Controller and wider operational and commercial teams, the Finance Business Partner will provide high-quality financial and operational analysis, insight and challenge to support business performance and key decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can quickly understand a business, build effective relationships with stakeholders and use financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement. The ideal candidate will also bring strong data analytics and Business Intelligence experience, with exposure to SQL and BI reporting tools such as Power BI. The ability to interrogate large datasets, improve reporting and translate data into meaningful commercial insight will be highly advantageous. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities Commercial & Operational Finance Work closely with operational and commercial teams to understand and analyse the full margin and cost elements of the company's product portfolio. Analyse and report on raw material costs, including forecasting, foreign exchange exposure and potential hedging requirements. Develop a strong understanding of operational processes and incorporate standard costing into product costing and pricing mechanisms. Provide regular analysis and reporting of operational costs against budget and forecast. Analyse manufacturing variances, including mix, yield, price and quantity, providing insight to drive corrective action and improve future performance. Review and report on production versus forecast, including volume, revenue and GCM performance. Support detailed monthly forecasting of operational performance. Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance cost efficiency and business performance. Provide proactive challenge to financial and operational assumptions, using scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis where appropriate. Review and improve KPI reporting and performance metrics. Prepare cost models and pricing analysis for new business opportunities. Provide financial review and approval of customer LTAs. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key performance drivers. Interrogate complex datasets to provide meaningful commercial and financial insight. Utilise SQL to extract, manipulate and analyse data where required. Use BI reporting tools, ideally Power BI , to develop and improve dashboards and management reporting. Improve the automation, accuracy and efficiency of financial and operational reporting. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and reduce manual processes. Translate complex data into clear, concise and actionable information for senior stakeholders. Work with finance and operational teams to understand reporting requirements and develop meaningful management information. Identify opportunities to improve data quality and the consistency of reporting. Financial Planning & Reporting Work alongside the Financial Controller to support budgets, forecasts and working capital management. Ensure relevant pricing and costing adjustments are completed in line with month-end Group reporting deadlines. Support reconciliations and inventory balance sheet valuations. Prepare monthly sales and margin analysis, including insightful commentary for management accounts. Support internal and external audit requirements. Provide financial analysis and support on ad hoc projects across the wider finance function. What skills do we need? ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience analysing financial and operational data. Strong commercial acumen, ideally gained within a manufacturing or product-based environment. Ability to quickly understand a business and make an immediate contribution within a contract environment. Experience using SQL for data extraction and analysis. Experience using Power BI or other Business Intelligence/reporting tools. What's on offer? Negotiable day rate on a consultancy basis Flexible start and finish times Apply for this role below. Or for more information, contact Sue. 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.

Assistant Management Accountant Finance Department Sheffield Permanent Full time (37.5 hours) Salary: 28,000 to 30,000 + study support (AAT / CIMA) Shillito Group are working with a long established Sheffield based manufacturing business with a strong international customer base. The company supplies specialist engineered products into a range of industrial sectors across the UK, Europe and beyond. The finance function supports a busy, multi entity operation with global transactions and multiple bank accounts, offering strong exposure and development within a well structured team. The Role: This is a hands on development role for someone looking to build a career in management accounting within a manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of credit control and the sales ledger (around 1.5 to 2 days per week) while developing towards month end management accounts responsibilities for the remainder of your time. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will gain exposure to month end reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis with a clear progression path towards full management accounts ownership and longer-term Financial Controller potential. Key Responsibilities: Credit control and sales ledger ownership including debt chasing, query resolution, cash allocation, invoicing and credit notes, maintaining aged debt and monitoring credit risk, liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve payment issues. Support month-end close processes including bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, journals (accruals and prepayments), balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of management accounts. Assist with variance analysis, KPI and margin reporting, VAT returns, audit preparation and wider finance support including purchase ledger cover and process improvements. Work within the ERP system ensuring accurate and timely financial data. Development & Progression: Full study support is provided towards AAT or CIMA including funded tuition, exam fees, study materials and paid study leave. You will receive regular mentoring from the Finance Director with a structured development plan moving from transactional finance into full month end ownership and progression towards Financial Controller level. Person Specification: Ideally part qualified AAT/CIMA or equivalent experience with previous credit control or transactional finance exposure. Strong numerical ability, high attention to detail and confident communication skills for customer interaction and debt chasing. Good Excel skills, strong organisation and ability to manage deadlines. A curious mindset with interest in understanding financial performance, not just processing transactions. Desirable experience includes ERP systems, exposure to month end processes or journals, manufacturing environments, and multi-entity or multi bank exposure. Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.

Group Financial Controller Location: Witham (Office Based) Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm An established and growing Witham based business are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function and support the continued growth of the organisation. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this is a broad and hands-on role responsible for overseeing all financial operations across multiple group companies. This position would suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is commercially minded and has the confidence to work closely with senior leadership whilst leading and developing an established finance team. Duties will include: Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function, overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger and banking activities. Manage and develop the finance team, providing leadership, support and mentoring. Ensure the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including supporting analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee payroll, pension administration and employee benefits. Manage cash flow, working capital and optimise accounts receivable and payable processes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory regulations and internal financial controls. Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure all statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure audit readiness at all times. Support the procurement function through cost analysis, pricing reviews and process compliance. Produce financial analysis and commercial reporting to support business performance and pricing decisions. Attend operational management meetings, providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making. Support the Group Finance Director with strategic projects, financial planning and business initiatives. Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, monitoring performance against budget. Review financial systems, controls and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance position Strong financial management, analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent understanding of accounting standards and financial controls Experience managing and developing finance teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience using ERP systems and Sage Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively across the wider business Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Experienced with a manufacturing or engineering business with an understanding of stock management would be an advantage but not essential Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.

Accounts Payable Location: Dudley Job Type: Full-Time Temp to Perm Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley for an Accounts Payable to join their finance team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a supportive finance function where they can make a real impact on the day-to-day running of the Purchase-to-Pay process. The Role Reporting to the UK Group Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining supplier accounts, supporting payment runs, and assisting with month-end finance activities. You'll work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Warehouse teams to resolve invoice and purchase order queries while helping to maintain strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Completing three-way matching of purchase orders, GRNs, and invoices. Coding invoices to the correct nominal ledger accounts and cost centers. Reviewing VAT on supplier invoices and supporting quarterly VAT returns. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries. Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms. Monitoring aged creditors and supporting cash flow management. Assisting with weekly payroll-related payments, NEST pensions, and PAYE liabilities. Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, GRNI, and balance sheet reconciliations. Working collaboratively with internal departments to resolve invoice, pricing, and goods receipt discrepancies. Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining accurate financial records. Identifying opportunities to improve Accounts Payable and Purchase-to-Pay processes. About You My client is looking for someone who has: 2-5 years' experience within an Accounts Payable or transactional finance role. Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or a distribution environment (preferred). AAT qualification or currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA (desirable). Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal departments. Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or similar would be advantageous. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. What's on Offer Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 , depending on experience. Full-time hours. Temp-to-perm opportunity. The chance to join a stable and growing manufacturing business. Supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term career development. If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity in Dudley, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. (url removed)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive, ambitious and commercially minded Group Accountant to join a growing manufacturing business based in South Birmingham. We are supporting, exclusively with this newly created position offering the chance to work closely with the Financial Controller and play a key role in group reporting, cash flow management, statutory compliance and business performance analysis. The position will initially be offered on a 3 to 4 day per week, onsite basis , with a strong likelihood of increasing to a full-time position within the next 12 months as the business continues to grow. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations. Producing weekly cash flow reports and supporting short-term cash flow forecasting. Preparing monthly group consolidations and management reporting. Completing VAT returns and ensuring statutory compliance. Managing payment runs and bank reconciliations. Supporting the annual external audit and coordinating information across the group. Providing financial reporting, forecasting and analytical support to operational sites. Assisting with finance process improvements, reporting enhancements and systems development. Producing ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support business decisions. About You The successful candidate will ideally be: Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA). Experienced within a manufacturing environment. Familiar with working in an SME business. Confident managing the full month-end accounting process. Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable using finance systems. Able to work independently and take ownership of key finance responsibilities. Organised, proactive and able to adapt within a fast-paced business. Detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving. Experience of group reporting, consolidations, cash flow forecasting, treasury activities or supporting multiple business entities would be advantageous but is not essential. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding business where you can make a genuine impact, develop your technical and commercial skills, and grow alongside the organisation. With the role expected to transition from a part-time arrangement to full-time over the coming year, it offers an ideal opportunity for someone seeking flexibility today with longer-term career progression. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available

Handley James have been retained by a specialist Engineering biased Manufacturer in the Burnley/Colne area to recruit a proactive and commercially driven Financial Controller to lead their Finance function. This organisation is a manufacturer of bespoke products in the defence and nuclear sector in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within an organisation that is currently expanding. Your main responsibilities will include: Provide strategic financial leadership, partnering with the leadership team to drive commercial decision making and long-term growth Produce and interpret accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, delivering clear insight and recommendations Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial plans with business strategy and operational priorities Deliver detailed financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance tracking to support profitability and efficiency improvements Ensure strong cash flow management Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement Currently a commercially driven Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Business Partner within a manufacturing company. You will be experienced in preparing monthly management accounts and you will be experienced in working in an advisory capacity to senior managers or director. You will have the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Experienced in leading a small team of finance professionals at different levels of development you will have proven skills in developing and coaching others. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly self-motivated, looking to progress your career and have a high work ethic. Experience of project accounting would be an advantage but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established and growing manufacturer. This is a role that will offer continued development and so the individual needs to be passionate, an influencer and wanting to progress their career further.

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious Leeds-based group as they look to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to bridge the gap whilst a permanent appointment is made. This business has recently undergone a merger and requires a technically strong accountant to steer them through the completion accounts phase. This business are soon to embark on an exciting period of organic and acquisition growth so there are plenty of opportunities on the horizon, they're happy to consider an interim contractor for this period or also keen to explore candidates who would also be interested to stay on with them permanently also. The Opportunity Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and trusted while developing the governance, systems and processes needed to support an expanding multi-entity business. This role offers significant visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence how finance operates as the business continues its ambitious growth journey. What will you be doing? Lead the Group month-end close and consolidated reporting process across multiple entities. Deliver accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and Board reporting. Maintain strong balance sheet control, including stock, WIP, debtors, creditors, accruals and provisions. Develop and implement consistent financial reporting standards across the Group. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, statutory reporting and tax requirements. Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and banking partners. Drive improvements in cash flow management, working capital and short-term forecasting. Support acquisition activity, due diligence and post-acquisition finance integration. Lead finance process improvements and support future systems and ERP developments. Coach and develop finance teams, embedding best practice and consistency across the Group. What skills are we looking for? We're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who can demonstrate: Previous experience in a senior Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller role. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations, statutory reporting and audit. Experience operating within a multi-entity or multi-site environment. A background within manufacturing, distribution, industrial, engineering, logistics or other stock-led businesses would be highly advantageous. A track record of improving financial controls, governance and reporting processes. Experience supporting business integration or acquisition activity would be beneficial. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work closely with executive leadership. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a business undergoing positive change. What's on offer? A genuinely strategic Group Financial Controller position with significant influence. Direct exposure to an experienced CFO and executive leadership team. The opportunity to shape finance processes across a growing multi-entity group. Involvement in future acquisitions, systems improvements and business transformation. A collaborative and ambitious culture where your expertise will make a visible difference. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with commercial impact and help build the finance function of a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Kayley for more information or apply below. 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.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Financial Controller to oversee financial control activities across manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounting. A hands-on finance professional is required with deep expertise in inventory, who can strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide meaningful financial insight to support operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities Own inventory and COGS accounting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of reporting. Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls. Analyse manufacturing costs, standard costing, stock valuation, and production variances. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and profitability. Lead process improvement initiatives across finance and manufacturing functions. Act as the key contact for external auditors on inventory and manufacturing accounting matters. Requirements Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or qualified by experience). Strong manufacturing finance background. Significant experience in inventory accounting and COGS reporting. Experience with external audits and financial controls. Strong process improvement and business partnering skills. Advanced Excel and ERP system experience. Desirable Big 4 audit training. Experience within a complex manufacturing environment. Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website at (url removed) and explains how we will use your personal data.

Head Hunted Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with an award winning business who are one of the largest in their sector and boasting a strong market presence. The business is a Norfolk based importer, manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer goods supplying professional trade merchants, and retail partners across the UK. The company are in the process of adding to their team by bringing in a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This is a new position and requires an individual with a proven track record in a similar role. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be a qualified accountant responsible for providing rigorous commercial and financial analysis to the CEO/CFO and the wider Senior Leadership Team. The role translates the operational realities of importing, manufacturing and distributing branded product landed cost, FX exposure, duty and freight, inventory holding, and channel/customer profitability into clear, decision-useful analysis that supports pricing, purchasing, and investment decisions. This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who is comfortable operating both strategically and at the transactional/data level in a business of this scale. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Key Responsibilities Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering Lead the annual sales and gross margin budget process and rolling forecasts (monthly/quarterly re-forecasts), coordinating input from Sales, Purchasing, Operations and Finance. Business partner with Sales and Commercial teams to model customer and product-line profitability, pricing decisions, rebate/discount structures, and promotional investment. Business partner with Purchasing/Supply Chain on landed cost modelling, covering FX rates, freight, duty, and supplier terms, and their impact on gross margin. Support the FC/CFO with board packs, investor/lender reporting, and ad hoc scenario modelling (e.g. new product launches, new supplier relationships, capex, warehouse investment). Take ownership of the accuracy of the master data across products, customers and suppliers, ensuring effective use of all relevant sources of data available to the business (eg EPOS data). Management Information & Reporting Own the monthly management accounts commentary and variance analysis to gross profit level (budget/forecast vs. actual), with clear narrative on margin, volume, mix, and FX/duty movements. Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering gross margin by product/brand/customer, stock turn, SKU profitability, and channel performance (trade, retail, export). Improve the quality, automation, and timeliness of MI, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets where practicable (e.g. via AI tools, BI tools, ERP reporting, Power Query). Margin, Working Capital & Risk Monitor and report on FX exposure arising from overseas purchasing, working with the FC on hedging strategy and rate risk where applicable. Analyse and optimise inventory levels, stock cover, and obsolescence risk across the product range, supporting working capital management. Track import duty, freight, and landed cost trends, flagging margin erosion risks early. Support pricing reviews to protect gross margin against cost inflation, FX movements, and competitor activity. Systems, Controls & Process Maintain and improve budgeting/forecasting models and reporting templates to GP level, ensuring a robust, auditable, single source of truth. Provide support to the Financial Controller/transactional finance team to ensure trial balance data supports accurate and timely FP&A reporting. Support system improvements/ERP or BI implementations relevant to reporting and planning. Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place around forecasting assumptions and reporting outputs. Leadership Line manage and develop junior finance/analyst resource as the team grows. Act as a key finance contact for non-finance stakeholders, translating financial analysis into commercially actionable insight. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Key Deliverables Accurate, timely monthly management information and variance commentary delivered to agreed deadlines. Robust annual budget and rolling forecast, with clear assumptions and sign-off from the FC/CFO. Demonstrable improvement in margin visibility by product, brand, and customer. Reliable FX/landed cost tracking that informs pricing and purchasing decisions. A reporting suite that is progressively automated and less reliant on manual data manipulation. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Person Specification Qualifications Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (essential). Experience Proven FP&A, commercial finance, or management accounting experience, ideally gained in a product-based business (import/distribution, wholesale, or FMCG background highly relevant). Experience of businesses with international/multi-currency purchasing and an understanding of landed cost, duty, and freight dynamics. Track record of owning budgeting and forecasting cycles and presenting analysis to senior stakeholders/boards. Experience working in a business of comparable scale (£10m £50m turnover) is preferred, where the role requires both strategic input and hands-on delivery. B2B experience, working closely with a product based business, manufacturer or consumer goods. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel; experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Power Query) is advantageous. Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial narrative. Confident communicator, able to business partner effectively with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations as well as senior Finance stakeholders. Commercially curious, with genuine interest in understanding product, pricing, and supply chain economics rather than pure reporting. Highly organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable operating in a smaller finance team where hands-on delivery is required alongside strategic input. Sound judgement and integrity, with a controls-conscious mindset. We are looking for an experienced finance professional reporting to the MD/FC, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future finance environment of a Norfolk based business by combining finance, data and automation to drive operational excellence. This is an office based role although occasional travel to our other local site will be required, it is essential that you have a full driving license. There is an extremely competitive salary on offer of circa £50,000 DOE plus a discretionary performance related bonus. Head Hunted Recruitment Services Ltd and associated clients are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customer

Management Accountant Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm An Exciting Opportunity to Progress Your Finance CareerAre you an experienced Management Accountant looking to join a thriving, owner-led business where you can make a real impact and develop into a senior finance position? A successful and growing logistics business based in Stoke-on-Trent, is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join it's finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business while gaining broad exposure across all areas of finance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to step into a highly visible role, take on increasing responsibility, and become a trusted right-hand person within the finance function. The RoleAs Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the production of accurate financial information, assisting with strategic decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of the company's finance operations. Working within a small, collaborative finance team, you'll have involvement in everything from management reporting and forecasting to process improvements and stock accounting. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Support the budgeting and forecasting process. Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Produce balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls. Support stock control processes and stock reconciliations. Analyse financial data and provide meaningful insights to support business decisions. Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiencies across the finance function. Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc reporting and finance projects. About YouWe're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and is keen to develop their career within a growing business. Requirements ACCA or CIMA qualified. Previous experience in a Management Accountant position. Strong understanding of management accounts preparation and month-end processes. Experience preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations. Sage experience is essential. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a growing business. Desirable Experience working within a stock-led, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or engineering environment. What's on Offer? Salary up to £60,000 per annum. Genuine career progression opportunities. Broad exposure across the finance function. The opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence business decisions. Stable and successful owner-managed business. Company pension. Free on-site parking. If you're looking for a varied and rewarding Management Accountant role where your contribution will be valued and your career can progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Financial Controller - Woking - 60,000 + 10,000 bonus Location: Woking, Surrey (Office Based) Job Type: Permanent Reporting to: Managing Director Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Engineering Business Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact? We're seeking a commercially minded finance professional to take full ownership of the finance function within a successful, well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Supplying high-quality products to customers across sectors including aerospace, automotive and medical, the business has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and long-term customer partnerships. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of financial control, governance and compliance. If you're looking for a position where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your contribution visible across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Financial Controller - The Role: As Financial Controller, you'll lead all aspects of the finance function, providing accurate financial reporting, robust controls and commercially focused insight to support continued business success. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day finance function and maintaining strong financial controls. Preparing monthly management accounts and delivering meaningful financial analysis. Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections. Providing strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Managing the month-end and year-end close processes. Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements. Overseeing payroll processes and associated compliance. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial accuracy. Liaising with external auditors and coordinating the annual audit process. Supporting Company Secretary responsibilities. Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and business performance. Financial Controller - Candidate Requirements: You'll be an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on SME environment where no two days are the same. Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, you'll be confident working independently while building strong relationships across the business. You'll ideally have: A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience leading the finance function within an SME. Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation and statutory compliance. Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts. Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management. Payroll oversight experience. Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting Company Secretary duties. A proven track record of managing external audits. Strong cash flow management and balance sheet reconciliation experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using accounting software and ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience advantageous. Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. A proactive, commercially focused approach with exceptional attention to detail and integrity. Financial Controller - What's on offer: This is an outstanding opportunity to become a key member of the senior leadership team within a respected engineering business. You'll enjoy a broad and influential role with genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape financial strategy, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work on business performance. Salary of 60,000 Annual sales bonus 5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Annual Profit Bonus 5,000 pa (this could be significantly higher), subject to performance Pension up to 6% of basic salary (matched) Holiday 25 days pa + statutory days Benefits Death in Service insurance (non-contributory) Medical/Dental insurance (non-contributory) If you're looking for your next challenge and want to play a central role in a successful and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your finance leadership career!

Our client is a well-established and growing business operating within the manufacturing sector, supplying high-quality products and services to a broad commercial customer base across the UK. Known for its strong market reputation, customer-focused approach, and commitment to operational excellence, the company continues to invest in both innovation and sustainable growth. As part of its ongoing expansion, the business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager/Financial Controller to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial controls, and driving commercial performance across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Co-ordinate the production of and provide first line review of the monthly management accounts in accordance with the month end timetable. Provide a full explanation of significant variances to Budget and discuss remedial actions. Embed control account reconciliation processes, with a systematic approach that ensures each month s closing trial balance is fully supported with a suite of balance sheet reconciliations. Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives on an adhoc basis. Provide a monthly assessment on production efficiency and stock movements. Liaise with external auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. Produce draft content for a monthly KPI meeting with board of directors Prepared to manage credit control + company cashflow. Experience: Ideally experienced with SAGE 200 software. Experience in a financial management role, preferably within the UK manufacturing or design focussed firm Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards. Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and presentation skills. Commitment to accuracy and a diligent approach to accounts production. What s On Offer Statutory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, sickness scheme A collaborative and supportive work environment. The opportunity to contribute to help scale back up to previous success with a new business location. If you feel this is the role for you, or would like to find out further information, please get in touch today at (url removed) or (phone number removed). Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

Commercial Management Accountant Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with AJ & RG Barber Ltd , a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a rich heritage and an impressive growth story. Having expanded from a £60m business to over £220m turnover in just 14 years, Barber's continues to invest in its people, systems and operations while maintaining the close-knit culture and values of a family business. This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join the business at a significant stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in commercial decision-making, financial reporting, data analytics and business partnering across multiple entities within the Group. The Opportunity This is far more than a traditional management accounting role. You will become a trusted finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational, commercial and leadership teams with insightful analysis, costing models, pricing strategies and performance reporting. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance. With recent ERP investment and a growing focus on business intelligence, the role offers the chance to leverage tools such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and advanced analytics to drive better decision-making across the Group. The culture is collaborative, relaxed and highly autonomous. Individuals are trusted to take ownership, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement while enjoying genuine flexibility and work-life balance. Key Responsibilities Lead financial reporting and management accounting activities across multiple Group subsidiaries. Produce insightful monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting. Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to support business performance. Develop robust costing, margin and pricing models to support strategic decision-making. Deliver inventory, profitability and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and risks. Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes. Work extensively with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and data analytics tools. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes. Support group-wide financial control, governance and reporting requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders across Somerset and Dorset operations. About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Strong management accounting and financial reporting background. Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar operational environment would be highly advantageous. Strong commercial acumen with proven business partnering capability. Experience developing costing, pricing or financial modelling frameworks. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems or data analytics tools. Experience working in a multi-entity group environment. Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy. Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-currency reporting would be beneficial. Salary & Benefits £60,000 - £70,000 salary Hybrid working (typically 4 days office / 1 day home) 33 days annual leave Private Medical Insurance Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership Opportunity to join a growing, highly successful British manufacturing business Strong family-business culture combined with commercial ambition and continuous investment Location Based at the Group's headquarters near Shepton Mallet, with occasional travel to Dorset sites as required. Why Join AJ & RG Barber? This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, growing business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll have visibility across the wider Group, exposure to strategic projects, access to modern reporting tools and the chance to shape decision-making at every level of the organisation whilst enjoying the flexibility and culture of a successful family-owned business. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: