Finance Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Mat Cover Contract)
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract Length: 12 months (maternity cover)
Working Pattern: Hybrid role – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge? Available to start and commit to completing a 12 month fixed-term contact.
We are recruiting for a hands-on Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing finance team while supporting an operational business.
About the Role:
As Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing all financial activities within the business. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring the smooth-running of all month-end and year-end processes, and supporting the operational side of the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing and managing the month-end and year-end processes.
* Producing financial statements, management accounts, and reports.
* Leading and mentoring a small, well-established finance team to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
* Partnering with the operational side of the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
* Ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a skilled and experienced finance professional with a proven track record in a similar position. You should be confident in handling hands-on month-end tasks and managing a small team.
Key requirements:
* Significant experience in a Finance Manager or similar position.
* Strong technical accounting skills with hands-on experience in month-end and year-end processes.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a small finance team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across the business.
* A proactive and problem-solving approach, with strong attention to detail.
* Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
What’s on Offer:
* Flexibility: Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).
* Contract Length: 12 months, with the opportunity to make a real impact in a key role.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Finance
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Engineering Services
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