Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Wakefield | Salary - £50,000 plus benefits | hybrid working - 2 days in the office

Are you a qualified Management Accountant or Financial Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role? This role would be the perfect next step!

Our client is a well-established retail business they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting across its online operations.

The role sits in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and reports into senior leadership. You will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the business.

You will also manage and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year

Lead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and controls

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning

Oversee fulfilment and operational cost accounting

Lead the half-yearly audit process

Ensure VAT compliance and monitor key financial controls

Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support decision-making

Manage, develop and support a team of two

The person

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident in Excel and financial reporting

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach

Experience of line management desirable

Salary and benefits

£50,000

Hybrid working: 2 days office, 3 days remote

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team

Broad exposure across a growing business