My client are one of the leading operators in what is a very exciting and cutting edge service based sector. With a client list boasting some of the UK's leading retailers, FMCG groups and household brand names they have a good market position in what is a very competitive sector. With other accolades to their name that include Yorkshire's 'Best Company to Work For' and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Company to work , they are clearly a business who have a very strong reputation. Looking after their employees as a number one priority, in part evident from being accredited as Gold - Investors in People.

A tweak in the finance structure has resulted in a new role as Finance Manager. Based out of their Leeds based office, the Finance Manager role is in effect the number one role in finance - it will report direct into the Head of HR with a dotted line to the CEO and will be expected to add commercial, strategic and operational value whilst providing the highest level of financial stewardship in a business that is set for more growth. An out-line of duties:

• Day to day running of the finance team.
• Full production of budgets, forecasts and financial reports for all locations including production of business plans.
• Ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Produce group wide management accounts with full financial analysis and commentary.
• To play the lead role in commercial finance support for contracts, bids and tenders.
• Produce MI/KPI's and commercial insight for board level review
• Partner with external stakeholders including auditors, banks and where appropriate external customers
• Financial management and control including working capital, treasury management and cashflow, director's payroll and contributing to the business's annual strategy

The successful candidate will require the following:

• Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
• Experience of managing a team.
• Exposure to working at financial controller, company accountant or finance manager level in a fast paced environment.
• Experience/Interest in getting involved in the commercial / business partner elements of the role as well as the day to day BAU finance duties
• Service sector exposure is desirable.

If you are keen to secure an all round role covering all aspects of core finance, analysis and commercial, while working in a highly sought after and forward thinking sector then apply now immediate consideration.