Hayward Hawk is delighted to be partnering with a PE backed business to appoint a Finance Manager to join their team. This is key role to own the management accounts with a great pathway to FC in place. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information, supporting planning cycles, and partnering with stakeholders across the business. The Role Oversee margin, cost and cashflow performance, supporting forecasts, reforecasts and longer-term planning activity Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements in line with month end process and reporting deadlines Coordinate external reporting, audit interactions and compliance submissions, acting as a key finance point of contact Provide financial analysis, modelling and insight to support operational and commercial decision-making Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and financial governance Manage and develop junior members of the finance team The Candidate Qualified or QBE accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Ideally Big 4 trained with 3+ years post-qualification in a finance role Strong background in financial reporting, management accounts or group reporting Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, able to challenge and influence when required Commercially minded, with the ability to translate numbers into insight Advanced Excel skills; systems experience an advantage Why consider this opportunity Role with real ownership and visibility in a forward thinking environment Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Opportunity to improve processes and make a measurable impact Stable organisation with long-term focus and investment For more information, please contact Emma Grovesin confidence on or