Finance Manager - Fixed Term Contract

HW Finance is exclusively supporting a Yorkshire-based organisation with the recruitment of a Finance Manager to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant to join a purpose-led organisation in a varied finance leadership role. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining a strong financial control environment whilst supporting the wider business through accurate reporting, audit management and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is expected to commence from mid-to-late October to November and offers a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office each week, alongside flexible working hours including an early finish on Fridays. This role will be a 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover), with the potential of a permanent opportunity at the end of the assignment due to business growth. Salary is based on experience and will be between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits.

You will take ownership of core financial reporting and statutory obligations whilst supporting key stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of statutory accounts preparation and year-end financial reporting activities.
• Leading the year-end external audit process.
• Supporting internal audit reviews and ensuring recommendations are implemented where required.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and compliance processes are maintained across the finance function.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitoring developments in accounting standards and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
• Supporting the preparation of technical accounting papers.
• Overseeing regulatory, tax and statutory compliance obligations, working with external advisors.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Managing and developing a small finance team.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes and enhance reporting efficiencies.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team on finance projects and business initiatives.

Ideally, you will have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (QBE candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered).
• A strong technical accounting background, ideally developed within an audit or practice environment.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audit processes.
• Strong financial reporting and compliance experience.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff.

Please get in touch with Niamh Hellewell for a confidential discussion.