Finance & HR Manager
Lincoln
£48,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Our client, a specialist precision engineering company with over 40 years of experience of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across multiple industries, are looking for an Accountant / Financial Controller with ideally experience of HR management, to join their leadership team and play a key role in driving the future success of the business.
The Role:
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll manage all Finance and HR operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while also acting as a trusted business partner to the leadership team.
Perfect for someone who thrives in an SME environment, this position offers real scope to shape and improve processes, influence strategy, and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
* Oversee financial operations: payroll, invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.
* Produce monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
* Manage year-end processes with accountants and auditors.
* Monitor cashflow and provide financial insight for decision-making.
* Develop financial controls, systems, and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
* Support long-term planning and investment decisions.
Human Resources
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.
* Manage employee relations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
* Support line managers with performance management and appraisals.
* Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR administration.
* Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
Leadership & Business Support
* Line-manage an Admin Assistant, ensuring development and effective delegation.
* Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team on strategy.
* Deputise for the Managing Director when required.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About You
You will be a proactive, adaptable individual with expertise who enjoys the variety and impact of working in a growing, ambitious business.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.
* Proven experience in a combined Finance & HR management role would be ideal however consideration will be given to someone purely from a financial background willing to take on HR responsibilities
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
* HR practices, and employment law experience preferable.
* Excellent IT skills
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
* Hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Why you should apply
* Competitive salary package.
* Hybrid working ? flexible with minimum 3 days in Lincoln office.
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Pension scheme and training support.
* Supportive, close-knit team culture.
* Chance to shape Finance & HR functions and contribute directly to company strategy.
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