Finance Manager - 12 months FTC
- Contract
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
The details
Finance Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Location: West Yorkshire - Hybrid
We are currently supporting a client in the appointment of a qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact role offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to play a key part in driving financial performance, insight, and continuous improvement.
The Role
This is a hands-on position with responsibility for financial reporting, planning, and analysis, alongside a focus on improving processes and adding value across the business.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Production of management accounts, P&L reporting, and performance analysis
- Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, including identifying risks and opportunities
- Delivering post month-end reporting and meaningful financial insights
- Supporting wider FP&A activity and financial modelling
- Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support decision-making
- Driving process improvements and enhancing financial reporting and systems
- Managing and mentoring part-qualified team members
About You
We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You will have:
- A professional accounting Qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounting, and FP&A
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial insight
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- A track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies
- Strong systems skills, particularly Excel (Power BI or similar is beneficial)
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to automation or AI within finance
- Experience working with CAPEX and/or OPEX
What's on Offer
- 12-month FTC with a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000
- High-visibility role with senior stakeholder exposure
- Opportunity to drive real change and process improvements
- Hybrid working
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