Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a successful and leading UK manufacturing business in Sheffield as they look to recruit an experienced Finance Manager into the team.

This role has come about due to a recent internal promotion and will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, managing a team of 4 in finance. The role will also provide strategic insights and support the financial reporting process.

The company offers:-

• Competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Auto enrolment pension
• Hours are 8.30 - 4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 - 3pm on Fridays based full time in the office.
  
  This will be a varied role with duties to include: -
  
  
• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Produce and present financial reports to senior leadership
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Track performance against budgets and provide insight on deviations
• Support operational decision-making with financial modelling and scenario planning
• Analyse and monitor manufacturing costs, overheads, and margins
• Work closely with operations to track and improve cost efficiencies
• Manage stock valuation and support inventory control processes
• Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting and planning
• Oversee banking relationships and optimise working capital
• Ensure robust credit control and debtor management
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax)
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial procedures
• Supervise and develop a small finance team
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements across finance
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  
  The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences: -
  
  
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or QBE with a minimum 5 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Experience within the manufacturing sector would be ideal although not essential
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC compliance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or similar)
• Proven ability to partner with non-finance departments (e.g., production, operations)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative approach to work
• Excellent communicator (Both verbally and written)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch today!