Job Description
This business is in good shape. Profitable, stable, and growing - but ready to get sharper with how it uses its numbers.They've already got a solid finance function running the day-to-day. What they need now is someone who can ????????????
?????? ?????? between finance and operations - someone who can take the outputs from month-end and turn them into something the business can actually use.You'll work closely with the Financial Controller to refine reporting, improve how performance is tracked, and make sure the numbers are driving the right decisions.That means owning divisional and Cost Centre reporting, building and presenting packs that cut through the noise, and making sure Directors and managers get the insight they need - not just spreadsheets.
You'll lead on budgeting and forecasting, dive into margin analysis, and spot where efficiency or pricing tweaks can have a real impact on profit.It's hands-on, not a pure strategy job. But it's also not one where you'll spend your week fixing other people's numbers. You'll be using data to improve how the business performs - whether that's through cost control, process improvements, or helping non-finance teams understand what the figures really mean.You'll need to be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with solid commercial finance experience - ideally in a product-based environment like retail or manufacturing.
Strong Excel skills are essential; you'll be comfortable building financial models from scratch and presenting your findings in plain English.It's a full-time, office-based role in Dewsbury (9-5). There's no hybrid setup here - the role works best being close to the action, but there's flexibility around start and finish times if you need it.If you're looking for a role where finance has real influence and where your work actually helps shape decisions - this is definitely worth a chat.