Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across several sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement.
The role offers meaningful commercial exposure, with regular engagement with operational managers across business sites. Suited to someone who is comfortable translating financial data into practical business insight and wants to work in a hands-on, performance focused environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable and well structured finance function within a profitable and growing group, with clear development pathways and the opportunity to progress within a large multi-site business.
Key Responsibilities Producing accurate monthly management accounts and regular financial reports for Head Office and senior management
Advising operations managers on financial performance, margins, costs and overheads
Monitoring departmental results against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trends
Overseeing cash flow, borrowings and liquidity, with regular briefings to senior operational leaders
Managing and optimising the cash operating cycle across debtors, creditors and stock
Producing and analysing key performance indicators across all departments
Ensuring adherence to group financial policies and procedures
Safeguarding cash and ensuring compliance with internal cash handling controls
Supporting operational colleagues with financial guidance and commercial insight
Candidate Profile Experience producing high quality management accounts to strict reporting timetables
Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively
Confident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders
Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into operational insight
Organised and able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
Full UK driving licence
Package & Working Pattern Salary to £45,000
Company Vehicle
Study support for ACCA / CIMA if sought
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness provision
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.
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