Finance Manager

Finance Manager, will report directly to the Managing Director and be involved in all aspects of financial reporting and accounts of the group. This is a comprehensive role that requires a "hands-on" approach, covering everything from meticulous day-to-day bookkeeping to the management of multi-entity P&L accounts. The Finance Manager / Senior Accountant will join a long-standing, multi-service provider based at their purpose-built headquarters near Wakefield (J40, M1).

While finance is the primary focus, the role is broad and encompasses wider responsibilities in compliance, insurance, and operational support. This individual will act as a key partner to the senior leadership team, ensuring financial accuracy across three distinct divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage the complete accounting cycle, from high-level, accurate day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional processing through to the production of final accounts.
• Multi-P&L Management: Oversee and reconcile separate P&L accounts for the Vending, Cleaning, and Catering divisions, ensuring clear visibility of performance for each business arm.
• Financial Leadership: Lead all financial functions, including cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting for the Group.
• Strategic Insight: Deliver clear financial insight on divisional performance, including pricing strategies, capital investment, and branch profitability.
• Year-End Coordination: Work closely with external accountants for the preparation of year-end accounts (audit not required).
• Management Reporting: Produce timely and accurate management reporting packs, including KPIs, MI, and detailed cash flow analysis.
• Operational Support: Oversee compliance, business insurance, and financial risk management across the various business arms.

Experience & Qualifications

• Comprehensive Accounting Background: Must be comfortable and proficient in "bottom-up" finance-strong day-to-day bookkeeping skills are essential alongside high-level controller duties.
• Multi-Entity Experience: Proven track record managing multi-P&L environments, ideally within a service or distribution background.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills with experience in accounting systems (specifically Opera Pegasus or Sage 50)
• Financial Control: Proven success in budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining rigorous financial controls.
• Communication: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Working Pattern & Remuneration

• Schedule: 4 Days per week (Monday - Thursday).
• Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Salary: A highly competitive, that reflects the seniority and importance of this role within the Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a field-leading business with a rich history and a clear vision for the future. The role offers the chance to make a hands-on impact across both finance and operations within a stable, highly-respected Yorkshire institution. For further information, please contact E3 Recruitment Ltd. #e3r #e3recruitment #e3jobs #financejobs #financemanager