Finance Manager

Opportunity to establish yourself as Finance Manager for a division of a newly acquired business, taking ownership of reporting, HMRC compliance and acting as a key member of the on site senior leadership team.Following its recent acquisition by a larger, well funded group, the business continues to trade as a distinct brand while benefiting from increaseed investment, infrastructure and strategic support. This creates a stable platform with strong growth potential. This role sits as the senior finance lead on site, responsible for the daily running of the finance function for the division. You will report into group finance while partnering closely with operational leadership locally, playing a key role in both financial control and commercial decision-making.Key responsibilities:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts production for the division
• Ensuring accurate and timely HMRC compliance including VAT and statutory submissions
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Providing commercial insight to operational stakeholders on site
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes
• Overseeing transactional finance and ensure ledger accuracy
• Supporting integration into group systems, processes and reporting frameworks
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisers and external stakeholders as required

Candidate profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or strong QBE with relevant experience
• Experience of producing full management accounts and managing compliance obligations
• Ability to operate independently while engaging with group
• Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a changing environment following acquisition
• Proactive and hands-on approach

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.