IPS Finance
Senior Finance Manager

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Senior Finance Manager Opportunity in Leeds Centre
For a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, this could offer a 1st move from practice or a 2nd move from industry.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise gained within an accountancy practice, together with the commercial awareness to support a diverse portfolio of projects and lead a high-performing finance team.
Salary: £58,000 - £68,000 + 20% bonus. This is a hybrid role with 2 to 3 days WFH and flexible start and finish times.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the preparation and review of statutory and management accounts
- Overseeing monthly and annual financial reporting processes
- Maintaining accounting policies and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Managing relationships with lenders and ensuring compliance with loan facility obligations
- Acting as the key contact for external auditors and coordinating annual audit processes
- Supporting project board meetings with financial insight and reporting
- Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions
- Mentoring and developing junior finance team members
- Driving improvements to financial controls, systems, and reporting processes
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The successful candidate will be a technically accomplished accountant who combines first-class financial reporting expertise and a passion for mentoring and supporting staff. They will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders and will be capable of building effective relationships with Lenders, Shareholder, External auditors, Suppliers, and Operational teams.


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If you are interested in this Senior Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years of experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long-term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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