Job Description
Permanent Finance Manager, opportunity in West Yorkshire
Hays Senior Finance is proud to partner with an established SME to appoint a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The organisation is ideally situated and commutable from Wakefield, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and surrounding areas.This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, particularly management accounting and month-end processes. You'll also influence strategic decision‑making, and work closely with operational teams to drive performance and profitability. As a key member of the finance team, you’ll combine hands‑on financial management with proactive business partnering, turning data into insight and helping the organisation scale with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Leadership & Reporting
* Lead preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
* Provide insightful analysis, commentary, and recommendations to support decision‑making
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning
* Maintain robust financial controls and audit‑ready documentation
Business Partnering
* Support operational leaders with meaningful financial insight
* Conduct cost analysis, pricing reviews, margin analysis and scenario modelling
* Challenge assumptions and drive accountability for financial outcomes
* Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain teams
Process & Systems Improvement
* Strengthen processes, controls and reporting efficiency
* Lead or support upgrades to ERP, finance systems or reporting tools
* Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance‑tracking metrics
Operational Finance
* Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships
* Oversee payroll, supplier payments and credit control
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and HMRC requirements
* Co‑ordinate with year‑end accountants and auditors
About You
* You will be a qualified finance professional, with post-qualification experience leading month-end processes, and experience in a business partnering function.
* Strong SME experience, in fast-paced commercial environments, such as manufacturing, engineering, distribution & logistics, or product‑based environments.
* UK finance experience is essential. You will also be fluent in written and verbal English, and a confident communicator who can simplify financial information for non-finance individuals.
* Hands‑on, proactive and commercially engaged
* Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
* The right to work in the UK, without expiry or sponsorship.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary, c£60k-£70k
* This is a full-time site-based opportunity.
* A collaborative leadership team
* An established finance team
* Free parking
* Real influence over financial strategy and operational performance
* Career development opportunities as the organisation grows
How to ApplyIf you’re a driven finance professional ready to own the finance agenda within a growing SME, we’d love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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