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Finance Manager
North Yorkshire | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client through an exciting period of transformation. Following a strategic review of their finance function, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Manager to play a key role in strengthening systems, enhancing reporting accuracy and supporting sustainable growth.

This is a pivotal role within a growing and evolving organisation, ideally suited to a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for continuous improvement and people development.

The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and leading a small team of four, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department, including line management of trainee and assistant accountants. You will oversee financial reporting, support the statutory audit process, and contribute to developing a high-performing finance function with modernised, scalable systems.

You will act as a crucial link between finance and the wider business—translating financial data into actionable insight to support cost control, budgeting, and informed decision-making across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver timely and accurate management and statutory accounts
Supervise and support the finance team to ensure strong performance and development
Drive process improvements and help modernise financial systems
Provide meaningful analysis to support operational decisions and budget control
Build strong relationships across the business to improve understanding of financial drivers
Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities and offer practical solutions
Lead engagement with external stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, banks and suppliers
Support compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements About You
We are looking for a qualified finance professional who brings more than technical strength—you will also be a strong communicator and natural collaborator with a hands-on approach to leadership.

Essential:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong background in management and statutory reporting
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Excellent working knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheets
Sound understanding of financial controls, audit, and compliance
Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels Desirable Attributes:

Comfortable working in a changing environment and driving continuous improvement
Able to explain financial concepts in simple, operational terms
Tenacious, organised and solution-focused with a proactive mindset
Demonstrates high standards, integrity and a commitment to service excellence Key Competencies

Leadership & Influence - inspiring others, driving accountability
Efficiency Orientation - seeking smart, scalable solutions
Results Focus - committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
Interpersonal Awareness - responsive to team and business needs
Rational Persuasion - able to shape thinking through logic and data
Self-Development - keen to continually grow and develop professionally This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business committed to evolving its finance function, where your insight and expertise will help shape the future. If you are looking to make a real impact and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you

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