Finance Manager - £50,000 - £60,000 A Year

Job Description We're recruiting a Finance Manager for our client in Huddersfield. This is a broad and varied role within an established, growing SME. You'll take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior management across the business. \ N The role includes developing management information, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring the finance function continues to support the wider business effectively. It's a hands on position leading a small team. You'll report to the business directors, with the additional resource of a fractional CFO supporting the business. \ N Key Responsibilities: \ N \n Full ownership ofthe month end process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts \ N Preparation of management information, reporting and financial analysis to support business performance \ N Ownership of cash flowforecasting \ N Business partnering with operational and senior management \ N Work to improve visibility of financial performance and profitability \ N Maintain and enhance financial controls, reporting standards and governance processes \ N Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities \ N Provide analysis and insight to support business decisions \ N Liaise with external accountants, auditors and banking partners \ N Identify and implementimprovements to finance processes, systems and reporting \ N Drive efficiencies across finance and wider business operations \ N \n The IdealCandidate: \ N \n Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) \ N Previous experience ina Finance Manager or similar role \ N Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience \ N Experience improving financial controls, processes and reporting \ N Commercially aware withstrong analytical skills \ N Comfortable operating within a hands on SME environment \ N Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business \ N Proactive approach witha focus on continuous improvement \ N \n Salary