41 jobs found

FD Recruit are working closely with a highly respected, design-led, creative, luxury B2C/B2B global retailer who provides high quality products in the gift sector to source an experienced Finance Director who can hit the ground running and provide strong, steady financial leadership during this next phase of the company's growth. Working hand-in-hand with the COO on the day-to-day running of the business and bring immediate clarity on cash, margin, planning and commercial decisions. You will manage, lead and develop a Financial Controller and a small finance team as well as support close partnership across operations, commercial and creative functions, and ownership of legal and commercial contracts across the business, supporting ongoing projects where required This is a role for someone who is a 'doer, not a delegator' and has done it before, knows what "good" looks like in a multi-channel, multi-market consumer business, and is energised by getting into the detail quickly while holding a clear strategic line Key Responsibilities • Provide steady, credible financial leadership from day one, partnering closely with the COO on operational and commercial decisions • Actively contribute to commercial decision-making across the business - pricing, channel investment, market choices, and trade-offs between growth, margin and cash • Monitor and manage the control environment to ensure an appropriate balance between allowing managers to operate dynamically and protecting the business' finances • Liaise with external financial advisers in relation to tax, accounting, insurance and related matters • Lead the production of timely, accurate and insightful monthly financial reports for the senior management team • Provide deeper financial and commercial analysis where required, presenting the results and implications to non-financial managers • Continue to develop reporting to reflect the dynamic nature of the business' operating environment • Oversee treasury and foreign exchange management • Own cash forecasting and working capital management across an inventory-led, seasonal business • Manage and lead the budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts, partnering with department heads to set realistic, ambitious plans that they will own and deliver • Provide robust scenario planning to support decisions on inventory, sourcing, pricing and market expansion • Provide deeper insight into margin by channel - D2C, B2B/wholesale and by market - to drive commercial action • Partner with operations on inventory planning, ensuring stock supports service across markets without tying up unnecessary cash • Own the financial implications of an outsourced production model with internal distribution and logistics, including landed cost, freight, FX and the financial impact of tariff changes. • Lead UK and US tax and VAT/Sales Tax compliance, and other markets • Own transfer pricing across the group, ensuring a structure that is compliant, efficient and fit for international growth • Stay ahead of tariff changes affecting imports and cross-border movement, advising the business on commercial and operational responses • Take ownership of all legal contracts across the business, working with external counsel where appropriate • Bring commercial rigour to negotiations and key decisions, ensuring terms protect the business and support its growth ambitions • Help the leadership team navigate the legal and commercial implications of operating across multiple jurisdictions • Provide support for IT and operations where needed, to ensure the technology stack supports a multi-channel, multi-market business reliably and securely • Review existing financial systems and operations to ensure it is fit for purpose, identifying improvements and streamlining • Work effectively with NetSuite, Excvel and Shopify, ensuring finance, commercial and operational data flow through to a single, trusted view • Lead the finance team through the Financial Controller, supporting their development and setting clear standards for accuracy, accountability and commercial curiosity • Build further stability and confidence to the team while raising the bar on how finance partners with the wider business • Identify any critical gaps and make recommendations for the function as the business continues to grow Skills & Experience • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with at least 10 years post-qualification experience • Senior finance leadership experience (CFO, Finance Director or equivalent) ideally within a consumer, retail or design-led business operating internationally • Demonstrable experience across both the US and UK, European experience welcomed • Strong commercial understanding of D2C and B2B/wholesale channels • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Shopify • Proven experience managing the finance implications of outsourced production and internal distribution, including tariffs, landed cost, FX and inventory planning • Experience of transfer pricing and operating a multi-entity international group structure. • Comfortable owning legal contracts and commercial negotiations • Experience of working with owner-led or founder-led businesses, or PE-backed environments Personal Attributes • A self-starter who can land quickly, read a business and start adding value quickly; doer not a delegator. Strategic yet hands-on • Calm, steady and credible under pressure, particularly during periods of change or ambiguity • Commercially curious - genuinely interested in the product, the customer and the operation, not only the numbers • A clear and accessible communicator, collaborative and adaptable • Comfortable operating within an owner-led business Role Details Based in Cheltenham, this role will work closely day-to-day with a passionate and driven COO (based in the US) and report to is President / Creative Director, who is based in the UK, on strategic matters and is offered on a hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days per week in the office and is an excellent opportunity for both professional growth and personal pride and development. The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience

Senior Finance Manager Location: Hailsham, BN27Salary: Competitive, DOEContract: Full time, PermanentHours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours - An element of flexibility as to when hours are workedBenefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment! Shape the Financial Future of a Global Manufacturing Business VACGEN is a world-leading manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum technology, supplying advanced solutions to some of the most innovative organisations in science, research, semiconductor and nuclear. We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a highly visible leadership position within our finance function. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Manager seeking a pathway towards a Financial Controller role. This is far more than a reporting position. You will be a key business partner to senior leadership, driving financial insight, operational performance, strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle while providing critical financial leadership across the business. You will play a central role in forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, board reporting, tax compliance, manufacturing finance and strategic projects. This role offers significant exposure to the Board and senior stakeholders, making it an ideal development opportunity for an individual with the capability and ambition to become a future Finance Director or CFO. As our Senior Finance Manager you will: Produce accurate monthly management accounts and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insightful analysis of financial performance and variances. Prepare board reports and presentations, delivering clear commercial and financial insights. Manage multi-company, multi-currency group consolidations and intercompany reporting. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, payroll taxes, duties and corporation tax. Partner with business leaders to improve performance, reporting and decision-making. Support payroll and pension administration. Drive finance improvement projects and act as deputy to the Financial Controller. About You You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable operating within a sophisticated manufacturing environment. You enjoy understanding how a business truly works and can influence stakeholders through clear financial insight and credible leadership. Most importantly, you have the ambition and capability to grow into a broader finance leadership role over time. In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: ACCA qualified. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing absorption accounting. Experience managing multi-company and multi-currency consolidations. Proven track record producing management accounts, forecasts and budgets. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Index Match/XLOOKUP, analysis and dashboard reporting. Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders. It would be great if you had: Sage Payroll and Sage HR. Treasury experience in mitigating FX exposure and cash management Microsoft AX experience. Previous accountancy practice background followed by successful transition into industry. Why Join VACGEN Join a respected global manufacturing business with a strong heritage and international customer base. Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting. Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance. Develop your career within a business that can provide a genuine pathway towards future finance leadership. If you are an accomplished finance professional looking for a role that combines operational excellence, commercial influence and long-term leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you. Click on "APPLY" today, join us and make a difference!

Finance Director - manufacturing Board Appointment - Confidential Executive Search £150,000 £170,000 + Executive Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits + Relocation Support (where appropriate) Location: South England HPR Executive has been exclusively retained to appoint an exceptional board level Finance Director on behalf of a highly successful, privately owned, multi-site manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and long-term sustainable growth. This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Board of an ambitious organisation operating within a complex manufacturing environment across multiple manufacturing sites and supplying many of the UK's leading retail businesses Backed by a financially strong group, the business has built an enviable reputation through investment, operational excellence and customer partnership. With significant investment planned over the coming years, the organisation is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to help shape its future. The Opportunity This is far more than a traditional Finance Director appointment. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Executive Board, you will become one of the organisation's most influential leaders, partnering across every area of the business to drive strategic decision-making, commercial performance and operational excellence. Alongside leadership of the Finance function, you will provide executive oversight of helping shape commercial strategy, investment decisions and long-term business performance. The breadth of the remit is unusual. This role combines strategic finance leadership with operational involvement, commercial partnering and organisational development, providing genuine influence across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial operations and business strategy. The successful candidate will inherit a successful business with strong foundations, recognised brands and an ambitious leadership team, whilst also playing a central role in delivering the next phase of investment, capability development and sustainable growth. For the right individual, this represents a genuine opportunity to shape the future of an outstanding manufacturing business whilst positioning themselves for broader executive leadership over time. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Provide strategic financial leadership to the Executive Board. Partner closely with the Managing Director in shaping long-term business strategy. Lead all aspects of financial planning, reporting, governance and business performance. Drive commercial insight across retail, branded, foodservice and B2B channels. Evaluate significant capital investment and manufacturing development programmes. Develop a high-performing Finance function recognised for commercial partnership and strategic insight. Strengthen business partnering across Operations, Commercial, Technical, Engineering and Supply Chain. Influence organisational capability, leadership development and long-term succession planning. Help shape the next chapter of growth within a highly respected family-owned manufacturing business. About You We are seeking an exceptional executive leader rather than simply an outstanding finance professional. You will combine strategic thinking with commercial judgement, operational credibility and the ability to influence at Board level. You are likely to be an experienced Finance Director, CFO, Divisional Finance Director, Business Unit Finance Director ready to step into a challenging executive role. You will bring significant experience gained within operationally complex manufacturing businesses, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products or closely related sectors where manufacturing excellence, commercial discipline and customer partnership are fundamental to success. You will possess: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. Significant Board or Executive Leadership Team experience. Strong manufacturing and operational finance expertise. Commercial finance and business partnering capability. Experience supporting significant capital investment and business growth. Exceptional leadership and people development skills. The confidence to influence strategy whilst remaining operationally engaged. A collaborative leadership style built upon credibility, humility and integrity. Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to build capability, influence business direction and leave a lasting legacy rather than simply maintain the status quo. Why Consider This Opportunity? Few Finance Director appointments offer this breadth of executive responsibility. This role combines: Executive Board influence. Strategic partnership with the Managing Director. Leadership across Finance and Procurement. Significant manufacturing investment. Exposure across Operations, Commercial and Supply Chain. Genuine autonomy and influence. A values-led, privately owned business with a long-term investment philosophy. A clear platform for broader executive leadership in the future. This is an opportunity for an ambitious executive to join a business that values long-term thinking, operational excellence and collaborative leadership, whilst playing a pivotal role in shaping its continued success. Confidential Search HPR Executive has been exclusively retained to manage this appointment. Due to the confidential nature of the search, further information will be shared with suitably qualified individuals following an initial confidential discussion.

Your new company An innovative and ever-changing data analytics business is hiring a newly qualified CIMA / ACCA to join their finance team. This is an international business with circa 200 employees and 6 employees in finance, including the CFO, Finance Director, this hire and a junior team of AP and AR. Your new role As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing management accounts and supporting decision-making with key stakeholders whilst also getting involved with analysis. What you'll need to succeed ACCA / CIMA qualified Newly / recently qualified Preparation of management accounts experience in industry Interest in SME media and creative agency background What you'll get in return This is a great role to expand your accounting and commercial skills. You will work in a collaborative and high-performing team and engage with non-finance daily. The role offers hybrid working and great benefits, including 30 days holiday + bank holiday, free lunch, free massages and year-end trips. It's a vibrant and friendly work place. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette Solomou now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

What if your next Finance Controller role gave you the chance to shape the finance function and play a key role in the next phase of growth? This No. 1 finance position does just that Working directly with the Managing Director and acting as a trusted financial sounding board, you will be joining a growing entrepreneurial SME business on track for in excess of 50% growth this year followed by a doubling of turnover in 2027. Historically the business has been supported by a fractional CFO focussed primarily on compliance and oversight but, as the company has grown, senior leadership now seek a full-time finance leader who can bring structure, greater visibility and commercial insight to the organisation. The incoming Finance Controller will inherit a small finance team and a genuine blank canvas - the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial structure required to support better decision making as the business continues to scale. This is a fast-moving and entrepreneurial business where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and improve processes. For an ambitious Finance Controller who enjoys improving systems and working closely with decision makers to shape the future direction of the business, this could be a hugely rewarding next step. Role Overview Lead the finance function across a growing group of businesses, acting as a trusted finance partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and key drivers Introduce structured budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Develop rolling cashflow forecasting and improve working capital visibility Work collaboratively with operational, sales and purchasing teams, providing commercial financial insight to support pricing, margins and business decisions Strengthen financial systems, reporting tools and financial controls as the business scales Manage and develop a small finance team Build and maintain relationships with external advisors and banking partners. The Ideal Candidate Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Controller or similar senior finance role Comfortable taking ownership of a finance function within a growing SME environment Strong background in management accounts, forecasting and financial reporting Confident managing and developing a small finance team Able to communicate financial insight clearly to non-finance stakeholders Experience in product-led, manufacturing, FMCG or stock-driven businesses is beneficial but by no means essential. What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 33 days holiday including bank holidays Flexible working hours with core office hours Opportunity to build and shape the finance function Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. Register your interest by applying today or call Ash Ball on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed)- Finance Controller

Construction / Building Services Private Equity Turnaround Strategic Finance Leadership. Business Transformation. Operational Impact. Are you a commercially sharp CFO or experienced Finance Director ready to play a pivotal role in rebuilding, transforming and scaling a Private Equity-backed business? Liftec Express - a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK - is entering an important phase of performance acceleration, operational transformation and value creation. We are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director with strong construction, engineering or building services experience and a sound understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting. This is not a step-up opportunity or a role for someone who wants to oversee an already polished finance function. We are hiring an experienced finance leader who has previously operated as the number-one finance person within a business and already has the playbook required to lead change, strengthen controls and help rebuild the financial infrastructure. You will partner closely with the Managing Director and Private Equity stakeholders to drive financial excellence, improve operational performance and support ambitious long-term growth. This is a genuinely hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced SME. You will operate at board level while remaining close enough to the detail to understand the numbers, challenge processes and support the team in delivering the basics brilliantly. The Role at a Glance Role: CFO / Finance Director - Qualified Location: Dartford, Kent - Hybrid, with at least three days per week at HQ Package: Competitive Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus Paid Quarterly + Car Allowance, Pension and Extensive Benefits Hours: 40 per week: 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of OTIS and Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. Specialism: Independent provider of lift installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation services. Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains, major hospitals, leading facilities management providers and Ministry of Defence sites. Culture: Safety Focused Ethical Accountable Quality Driven Hands-On Your Background: Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO or number-one finance leader within a turnaround, Private Equity-backed or high-change SME. Core Skills: ACA or ACCA qualified Construction or Engineering Accounting Percentage-of-Completion Accounting Cash and Working Capital Transformation Team Leadership About Liftec Express Liftec Express is a well-established and highly-respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS - one of the world's leading manufacturers and service providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R Capital. With greater agility as an independent company, Liftec Express is rebuilding its platform and preparing for a significant period of growth. The business delivers maintenance, repair, installation and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments, including prestigious and high-profile sites. Liftec Express currently retains much of the operational infrastructure of a larger SME, while operating with the agility and resourcefulness of a smaller organisation. The successful Finance Director must therefore be equally comfortable shaping strategy, improving systems and getting personally involved in the detail. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, Liftec Express is focused on operational excellence, cash optimisation, cost control and sustainable growth. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team during a major transformation and value-creation phase. The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the entire finance function and act as a strategic partner to the MD, senior leadership team and Private Equity owners. You will bring clarity, discipline and commercial insight to the organisation while establishing the controls, reporting and financial infrastructure required to support future growth. This role requires someone who can operate strategically at director and board level while remaining willing to work through the underlying detail. You will not simply manage the finance function; you will strengthen, reshape and modernise it. • Provide strategic financial leadership to the Managing Director, leadership team and Private Equity stakeholders. • Take full ownership of FP&A, financial control, management reporting, compliance, audit and tax. • Deliver accurate, insightful and timely monthly management accounts. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and long-term financial planning. • Improve cash flow, working capital, credit control and debt recovery. • Strengthen financial controls, governance, systems and core processes. • Provide robust commercial analysis to support operational and investment decisions. • Develop performance targets and value-creation initiatives across the business. • Prepare high-quality board packs and investor reporting. • Manage relationships with Private Equity stakeholders, auditors, banks and external advisors. • Support the business through restructuring, transformation and future growth. • Drive cost reduction, margin improvement and stronger P&L performance. • Lead and develop the finance team, setting high standards while providing the support required for them to succeed. • Explore opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI and smarter use of financial technology. The business is particularly interested in how AI, automation and improved systems could enhance areas such as credit control, debt collection, reporting and finance administration while controlling costs as the organisation grows. About You: You are a commercially astute, technically credible and execution-focused finance leader who thrives in high-change, performance-driven environments. Crucially, you have already operated as a Finance Director, CFO or number-one finance leader within an entity. This is not a first FD appointment or a conventional career-progression role. You will arrive with the experience, judgement and confidence to take ownership from the outset. • ACA or ACCA qualification. • Significant post-qualified experience, ideally including 10+ years in progressively senior finance roles. • Previous experience as a Finance Director, CFO, Head of Finance or senior finance leader with full ownership of the function. • Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting and core financial controls. • Practical experience of construction, engineering, building services or project-based accounting. • A strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, contract accounting and revenue recognition. • Experience operating within a turnaround, restructuring or major business-transformation environment. • A track record of improving profitability, cash flow and working-capital performance. • Strong financial modelling, forecasting and performance-management capability. • Experience of leading and developing a sizeable finance team. • The ability to move confidently between strategic leadership and detailed operational problem-solving. • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. • Fluent written and spoken English. A background in lift services is not essential. However, you must have experience in engineering, construction, building services, field services or a similarly project-led environment. Your Leadership Style: • You will be a visible and credible leader who sets high standards but also gives the team the support, clarity and direction required to deliver. • Leads from the front. • Takes complete ownership of outcomes. • Is not afraid to challenge, investigate or get into the detail. • Holds themselves and others accountable. • Brings energy and momentum to change. • Is analytical, evidence-led and commercially curious. • Remains open-minded, inquisitive and willing to learn. • Operates with honesty, integrity and sound judgement. • Builds trust quickly with operational colleagues, investors and external partners. • Understands that seniority does not remove the need to get the fundamentals right. Extreme ownership and doing the basics brilliantly are central to the leadership culture Liftec Express is building. Benefits: • Competitive base salary • 15% annual bonus, paid quarterly • Car allowance • Pension from day one through Aviva • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Employee Assistance Programme from day one • Death in Service cover at three times salary • Discretionary sickness scheme • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision, subject to service • Employee discounts platform • Employee referral scheme • Role-dependent incentive scheme Why Join Liftec Express? • Join the senior leadership team of a Private Equity-backed transformation business. • Work directly with the Managing Director and investors. • Make a visible impact on cash, profitability, governance and operational performance. • Rebuild and modernise a finance function rather than simply maintain one. • Shape the systems . click apply for full job details

Axon Moore is delighted to be exclusively partnering with an innovative, ambitious, and fast-growing business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with an entrepreneurial outlook, a proactive, hands-on approach, and strong attention to detail. With plans to triple in size over the next four years through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, there has never been a more exciting time to join the business. Working closely with an experienced and highly regarded Finance Director, you will benefit from excellent mentorship while also gaining direct exposure to the CEO/Founder and senior leadership team. This role offers genuine influence within the business and the opportunity to play a key part in its continued growth and success. Key Responsibilities include: Oversee and strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and core finance processes. Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts, liquidity planning, and balance sheet reconciliations. Lead cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and treasury management across the business. Maintain and enhance financial controls relating to cash movements, payments, and transactions. Support the production of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities. Lead, develop, and mentor a small finance team. Be the finance point of contact for external stakeholders including banks, payment providers ect Oversee trust accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate governance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial systems, processes, and operational efficiencies. Support year-end reporting, audit activities, and regulatory compliance requirements. Partner closely with the Finance Director on strategic projects as the business continues to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a senior finance position and be confident taking ownership of core financial responsibilities within a growing organisation. Experience of implementing and improving financial processes, controls, and systems will be highly advantageous, as will the ability to support the business through its next phase of expansion. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

About the Role Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing and acquisitive organisation to recruit a Group Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team and take ownership of consolidated group reporting across multiple entities. Working closely with senior finance leadership, including the Finance Director and CFO, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, providing meaningful analysis and supporting strategic decision-making across the wider business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and produce monthly consolidated group management accounts. Consolidate financial information from multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy of reporting. Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance commentary against budgets and forecasts. Investigate financial trends and anomalies, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Manage month-end activities including accruals, prepayments and journal postings. Support the timely delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting. Oversee group VAT reporting and compliance requirements. Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements. Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive improved financial performance. Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and finance processes. About You We are interested in speaking with ambitious finance professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insight.To be successful, you will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, although strong finalists will also be considered. Previous experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity business. Experience of group consolidations and intercompany accounting. Strong month-end and year-end accounting knowledge. Experience producing financial analysis, commentary and reporting packs. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines. What's on Offer? Exposure to senior finance leadership, including the CFO and Finance Director. A broad and varied role covering group reporting, consolidation, VAT and statutory accounting. The opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its journey. Genuine career development and progression opportunities. Flexible working with only one day per week required in the Milton Keynes office. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious Leeds-based group as they look to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a key appointment for the business as it enters an exciting phase of growth following a number of strategic acquisitions. This is far more than a traditional financial control role. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal part in building a best-in-class finance function, creating robust financial controls, standardising reporting across multiple businesses and helping shape the finance infrastructure to support future growth. If you're a technically strong finance leader who enjoys improving processes, driving consistency and partnering with senior stakeholders, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a fast-paced, evolving organisation. 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.

Finance Director Warwickshire or Central London (Hybrid) We are delighted to be exclusively supporting a fast-growing, private equity-backed business on the appointment of a Finance Director. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly acquisitive, fast-paced organisation with an impressive track record of growth through both acquisition and organic expansion. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business through its next phase of investment and growth. This is a high-profile position offering regular exposure to senior leadership, investors, founders and external advisers. You'll lead the finance workstream across acquisitions while also driving a range of strategic and commercial projects across the wider business. The Role Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance workstream across acquisitions, ensuring transactions are successfully integrated while maintaining strong governance and commercial oversight. Alongside acquisition activity, you will lead a variety of strategic projects including financial modelling, investment appraisals, business planning, restructures and wider commercial initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Leading the finance workstream across acquisitions and post-deal integration. Managing completion accounts, earn-outs and deferred consideration. Ensuring compliance with Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs). Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers and founders throughout the integration process. Supporting acquisition accounting and audit requirements. Developing financial models to support investment decisions and strategic projects. Partnering with senior leadership on commercial initiatives, business planning and investment opportunities. Developing robust processes and controls to support the continued growth of the business. About You: We are keen to speak with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professionals who have experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth environment. You may currently be working within industry, transaction services, corporate finance or a commercially focused finance role where you have gained exposure to acquisitions, integration projects or strategic finance initiatives. You'll be commercially minded, technically strong and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders both internally and externally. What's on Offer: A high-profile role with direct exposure to the CFO, senior leadership team and investors. The opportunity to play a key role in supporting an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. Broad commercial exposure beyond a traditional finance position. A collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced working environment. Hybrid working from either Warwickshire or Central London. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits. For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply or contact Sam at SF Partners.

Finance Manager - No 1 role in SME UK head office, Corby - 50,000 Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Group CFO in Sweden, you'll take ownership of the UK finance function, oversee the Finance Assistant and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes and supporting strategic business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where they can make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Financial Controller role. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting. Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting. Oversee VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance. Manage sales and purchase ledgers, intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis. Support business growth through process improvements and stronger financial controls. Manage and develop the Finance Assistant. Partner with UK leadership and the Group Finance team on strategic finance projects. About You We're looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, looks for improving processes and working closely with the wider business. You'll ideally have: AAT qualified, Qualified by Experience, or studying towards/qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA. Previous experience producing management accounts in an industry environment. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software such as Sage 50. Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A positive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes. What's on Offer? Salary 45,000 - 50,000 DOE Potential study support Clear career progression towards Financial Controller The opportunity to influence and improve a growing finance function Supportive, collaborative team culture A stable, international business with ambitious growth plans Apply If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting , retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting.

Head of Finance, Procurement & Shared Services Transformation Consulting Salary: 110,000 + 20% Bonus (up to 40%) + 6,600 Car Allowance Location: London / Hybrid Build a consulting practice, not just join one. Partner with CFOs, CPOs and senior Government leaders. Lead Finance, Procurement and Shared Services transformation at scale. Shape a new consulting capability backed by a major established organisation. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to form part of the leadership team for a newly established consulting capability within a major international technology, business services and transformation organisation. The organisation has significant scale, established client relationships and proven capability across consulting, technology, AI-enabled transformation, business process services and operational delivery. The opportunity is to build and lead a specialist Finance, Procurement and Shared Services Transformation consulting practice within that wider platform. You will work with CFOs, Finance Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, COOs, Transformation Leaders, Senior Civil Servants, Director-level public servants, ministers, politicians and wider leadership teams to design and deliver finance, procurement, shared services and broader cost transformation outcomes. This role is designed for an experienced consulting professional who wants to shape something from the start: driving growth, leading major bids, setting up a new team and delivering complex transformation programmes. The role combines advisory-led transformation with industrialised, scalable delivery. You will act as the bridge between strategy and execution, shaping transformation agendas while ensuring they are successfully delivered at scale through operational, AI and technology-enabled capability. Role Responsibilities Relationship, Sales & Bid Leadership Define and own the Finance, Procurement and Shared Services Transformation consulting vision, market positioning, value propositions, commercial models and go-to-market plans. Build and maintain C-suite relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, Transformation Leaders, COOs and senior public sector stakeholders. Originate and convert sales opportunities, particularly those aligned to outsourcing, managed services and large-scale transformation. Lead the full sales lifecycle, including qualification, solution design, proposal development and commercial negotiation. Lead public sector framework opportunities, competitive bids and major pitch presentations. Develop tailored recommendations and solutions to meet client needs. Leverage an existing client network to drive growth and account expansion. Drive thought leadership and support marketing events, including conference speaking and client roundtables. Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead end-to-end Finance, Procurement and Shared Services transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation and benefits realisation. Act as Engagement Lead on large-scale programmes and provide senior oversight, SME input and relationship management. Manage governance, risk, financial performance and stakeholder alignment. Ensure seamless alignment between consulting outputs and scalable operational delivery models. Deliver measurable outcomes including cost reduction, working capital improvement, process efficiency, service improvement and revenue uplift. Practice Development & Leadership Build and grow a differentiated Finance, Procurement and Shared Services consulting practice. Develop consulting-specific and integrated offerings combining advisory, technology and delivery. Create reusable assets, methodologies and thought leadership showcasing end-to-end transformation capability. Strengthen collaboration between consulting and delivery teams. Recruit, coach and develop consulting talent. Own revenue, margin and utilisation targets for the practice. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in technology-enabled finance, procurement, shared services or cost transformation. Strong consulting background or significant experience scoping and leading complex transformation within relevant sectors. Existing network of senior clients across Government, Public Sector, Financial Services, Utilities or other regulated environments. Track record of originating and closing sales, writing formal bids and leading pitch presentations. Experience developing innovative technology-enabled solutions that address complex client problems. Experience leading AI and technology-enabled transformation programmes that deliver tangible outcomes. Experience developing consulting practices, propositions, methodologies and go-to-market plans. Subject matter expertise across FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, sourcing, invoice processing, revenue optimisation, treasury, working capital improvement and controls automation. Experience of Target Operating Model design, shared services, Global Business Services, process re-engineering, performance management and KPI frameworks. Knowledge of ERP transformation, digital procurement platforms, automation and data-driven decision making. Why Join? This is an opportunity to create and lead a specialist consulting practice with the backing of a major established organisation. You will have the autonomy to shape the market proposition, build a team, lead major bids and deliver meaningful transformation across Government and complex regulated environments. SC Clearance (Desirable) Due to the nature of the client portfolio, candidates must either hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo SC vetting. Many engagements will involve working within sensitive Government and Public Sector environments.

Role Title: Senior Finance Manager Duration: contract to run until 26/02/2027 Location: Sheffield. Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £495.88 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary A key role within the CTO COO team, the Senior Finance Manager will lead all financial management activities for the Enterprise Infrastructure area - across an annual P&L budget of ~$1bn+ USD spanning ~18 countries. Enterprise Infrastructure sits at the heart of the client's Chief Technology Office (CTO) - operating, maintaining & transforming the technology infrastructure used by the rest of the bank to run applications & services (Servers, storage, databases, Mainframe, Middleware, internal cloud & automation technologies amongst others). In this role, you will: Lead all financial management activities for Enterprise Infrastructure - across both expenses & internal customer charges: Annual planning/budget/target setting process Monthly financial forecasting to a high level of accuracy Monthly tracking of actuals vs. forecast vs. target - investigating, explaining & resolving variances Monthly management reporting Accrual management Cost optimisation planning & tracking Collaborate & engage with a range of stakeholders - Managing Director & Executive Committee, COO, CTO CFO, Local Financial Controllers/Operations, Cost Management & Procurement amongst others. Continuously improve COO processes. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Finance business partnering (or similar) experience. Experience managing financials across multiple countries. Comfortable working independently & proactively to solve problems. Proficiency managing & reporting on large data sets. Proficiency with financial analysis tools (Excel a must-have, Apptio IT Planning experience or similar desired) Collaborative, engaging, credible and methodical; being able to bring the numbers to life (eg, presenting). Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders (all levels of seniority). Experience within Financial Services and/or Technology functions (nice to have). All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Senior Finance Manager Location : Hailsham, BN27 Salary : Competitive, DOE Contract : Full time, Permanent Hours : Monday Friday, 40 hours An element of flexibility as to when hours are worked Benefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment! Shape the Financial Future of a Global Manufacturing Business VACGEN is a world-leading manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum technology, supplying advanced solutions to some of the most innovative organisations in science, research, semiconductor and nuclear. We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager who is ready to step into a highly visible leadership position within our finance function. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance Manager seeking a pathway towards a Financial Controller role. This is far more than a reporting position. You will be a key business partner to senior leadership, driving financial insight, operational performance, strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycle while providing critical financial leadership across the business. You will play a central role in forecasting, budgeting, consolidation, board reporting, tax compliance, manufacturing finance and strategic projects. This role offers significant exposure to the Board and senior stakeholders, making it an ideal development opportunity for an individual with the capability and ambition to become a future Finance Director or CFO. As our Senior Finance Manager you will: Produce accurate monthly management accounts and support month-end, year-end and audit processes. Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insightful analysis of financial performance and variances. Prepare board reports and presentations, delivering clear commercial and financial insights. Manage multi-company, multi-currency group consolidations and intercompany reporting. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, payroll taxes, duties and corporation tax. Partner with business leaders to improve performance, reporting and decision-making. Support payroll and pension administration. Drive finance improvement projects and act as deputy to the Financial Controller. About You You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable operating within a sophisticated manufacturing environment. You enjoy understanding how a business truly works and can influence stakeholders through clear financial insight and credible leadership. Most importantly, you have the ambition and capability to grow into a broader finance leadership role over time. In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: ACCA qualified. Experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing absorption accounting. Experience managing multi-company and multi-currency consolidations. Proven track record producing management accounts, forecasts and budgets. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIF, Index Match/XLOOKUP, analysis and dashboard reporting. Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders. It would be great if you had: Sage Payroll and Sage HR. Treasury experience in mitigating FX exposure and cash management Microsoft AX experience. Previous accountancy practice background followed by successful transition into industry. Why Join VACGEN Join a respected global manufacturing business with a strong heritage and international customer base. Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting. Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and business performance. Develop your career within a business that can provide a genuine pathway towards future finance leadership. If you are an accomplished finance professional looking for a role that combines operational excellence, commercial influence and long-term leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you. Click on APPLY today, join us and make a difference!

Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be partnering with our Client to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager. Our Client is a long established Group that is a Bespoke Solutions provider to Clients across the UK / Europe and the America's. The role of the Transactional Finance Manager will be offered initially in 6 months FTC - this is due to a period of restructure across the Group, after which the Group will need to appoint a Permanent Finance Manager / Controller. THE ROLE OF THE TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE MANAGER Will report to the Group CFO and will have communication across the Group at Senior Director level. During this period we are looking for a calm and level headed approach a Finance Manager who will be on hand to support and lead from the front a small and well established Finance team. On a Daily / Weekly / Monthly basis you will take control of all aspects of Financial and Management Accounting and Reporting. WHAT IS OFFERED AS THE TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE MANAGER Annual Salary of c £50,000 - £55,000 25 days holiday plus bank hols Flexible start and finish times - there will also be a discussion across hybrid working On Site Car Parking Modern Offices - with a full range of facilities A Comprehensive Additional Benefits Package All Benefits / Salary will be pro rata. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 Accountancy Firm who are now looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager, with a fast-track route to Directorship. Working in their Milton Keynes office and reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients up to £150m turnover and supervising a team of Qualified & Junior staff. Key deliverables for the position include: Reviewing complex accounts & financial statements prepared by junior staff for partner sign-off Ensuring compliance with auditing standards around fixed assets & depreciation, stock, accrued/deferred income, accruals Managing complex audits, staff planning for audits, reviewing final audit files and conducting close-out meetings with clients Planning special audit assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, supervising them at clients/on-site and coaching Meeting Audit clients to review company accounts (inc group companies, partnerships and LLP's) and corporate tax liabilities Point of contact for audit clients and other third-party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level Ensuring all audit work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Business development activities, promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars/events as required To be considered for the Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, degree-educated with comprehensive experience in External Audit, and strong staff management skills. The firm is looking for someone with the potential to become a future Director, and are therefore looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven character traits. On offer is a salary up to £68,000 depending on qualifications and experience with benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Hays are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Senior Business Manager / Business Director to specialise in the placement of senior interim finance professionals across Bristol and Bath, delivering assignments typically valued at £600+ per day. This is a highly consultative role, partnering with CFOs, Finance Directors and Executive Leadership Teams to provide exceptional interim talent duri click apply for full job details

Are you an experienced Management Accountant who can hit the ground running? Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, premium brand looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team during a critical period. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact, supporting the business through month-end, year-end, external audit and AGM preparation. You'll work closely with the CFO and wider finance team, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations and management accounts while helping ensure the finance function runs smoothly during one of the busiest times of the year. This Derbyshire-Dales business offers flexibility over how hours are worked but ideally needs someone who will work from the office five days a week due to the nature of the role. This business is within a very easy commute of Derby and Nottingham. What will you be doing? Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports. Leading month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. Delivering insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commentary. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business partnering across the organisation. Assisting with year-end, statutory accounts and the external audit process. Maintaining strong financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes. What skills do we need? Is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/part-qualified, or qualified by experience. Experience and the ability to work autonomously are what's critical for this role. Strong management accounting and month-end experience. Is confident with balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis. Has excellent Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems. Can quickly adapt to new environments and deliver value from day one. Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role and enjoys working collaboratively. Experience within manufacturing, retail, wholesale or other product-led businesses would be an advantage. What's on Offer? Immediate start on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. Opportunity to work closely with a dynamic CFO who has a great track record in leading and mentoring. A varied, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact. Fast-paced environment with plenty of autonomy and responsibility from day one. If you're an experienced Management Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below or contact Kayley for more information. 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.

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week) Salary/Rate: £430-480 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 15/09/2026 Job Type: Initial contract until 28/02/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior Finance Manager to join our client in a Tier 1 Bank in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives A key role within the CTO COO team, the Senior Finance Manager will lead all financial management activities for the Enterprise Infrastructure area - across an annual P&L budget of ~$1bn+ USD spanning ~18 countries. Enterprise Infrastructure sits at the heart of HSBC's Chief Technology Office (CTO) - operating, maintaining & transforming the technology infrastructure used by the rest of the bank to run applications & services (Servers, storage, databases, Mainframe, Middleware, internal cloud & automation technologies amongst others). Lead all financial management activities for Enterprise Infrastructure - across both expenses & internal customer charges: o Annual planning/budget/target setting process o Monthly financial forecasting to a high level of accuracy o Monthly tracking of actuals vs. forecast vs. target - investigating, explaining & resolving variances o Monthly management reporting o Accrual management o Cost optimisation planning & tracking Collaborate & engage with a range of stakeholders - Managing Director & Executive Committee, COO, CTO CFO, Local Financial Controllers/Operations, Cost Management & Procurement amongst others. Continuously improve COO processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Finance business partnering (or similar) experience. Experience managing financials across multiple countries. Comfortable working independently & proactively to solve problems. Proficiency managing & reporting on large data sets. Proficiency with financial analysis tools (Excel a must-have, Apptio IT Planning experience or similar desired) Collaborative, engaging, credible and methodical; being able to bring the numbers to life (eg, presenting). Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders (all levels of seniority). Experience within Financial Services and/or Technology functions (nice to have). If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Vivid are currently partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business in Birmingham, to secure an Interim Financial Controller as a stop gap for maternity cover, starting by latest September. The successful candidate should have prior experience in: Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Financial Control & Operations: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. Manage and optimize all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. Oversee treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and banking relationships. Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team (direct management of 6), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Manage day-to-day operations of the finance department. Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with the FP&A team to provide insightful analysis of financial performance. Support the Finance Director/CFO with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including due diligence for potential acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, and divestments. Prepare financial information and presentations for the Private Equity investors and Board of Directors. Systems & Data Management: Ensure the effective utilization of ERP systems and other financial software, identifying opportunities for system enhancements and automation. Skills & Experience Required Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification is essential. Extensive Financial Control Experience: Proven track record in a Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role, with comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls. Private Equity Exposure: Significant experience working within or closely with Private Equity-backed businesses is highly advantageous. Understanding of the demands, reporting cycles, and value creation drivers within a PE environment is crucial. Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong technical accounting skills, capable of interpreting and applying complex accounting standards. With maternity set to start early September, FD/CFO would ideally like the interim assignment to start with two weeks handover. If you meet the above criteria, and would be available to start mid-late August, please get in touch ASAP Dan Burgess on (phone number removed) - or apply directly.