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Finance Manager - 12 months FTC

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Finance Manager - 12 months FTC

  1. Contract
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Benefits
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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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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