Finance Manager

Finance Manager Wakefield Salary - £52,000 plus benefits hybrid working - 2 days in the officeAre 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

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