Finance Manager

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are excited to be working with a fantastic business in the York area as they look to recruit a Finance Manager on a full time, permanent basis.

Benefits:

• Company Laptop and phone
• Work place Pension Scheme
• A friendly, open, and caring culture
• 22.5 Days Holiday (increasing to 25 from 2025) plus Bank Holidays
• Generous staff discount

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting functions, including statutory and management accounts, payroll, reporting, and cash flow management
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, chasing debtors, and managing suppliers
• Proactively monitor and manage cash flow, including chasing customer payments and negotiating terms with suppliers
• Utilise all available financial data to produce accurate and insightful reports for senior management
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants regarding statutory accounts preparation
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior finance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Lead financial meetings and take the lead on accounts, pricing, and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant
• Experience within an SME environment
• Can Do attitude
• Proven experience of cash flow management and reporting
• Commercial mindset with a big-picture approach
• Experience in communicating with suppliers to negotiate terms and influence outcomes
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with individuals at all levels
• Ability to deliver under pressure
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Manufacturing experience (desired, but not essential)
• Be familiar with CRM software
• Understand the production challenges and work with the team to resolve issues
• Robust listening, presentation, and decision-making skills
• Availability to travel as needed

If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch!