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Finance Manager | £50,000-£55,000 | 6-Month FTC | Harrogate | Temp-To-Perm Opportunity
Become the right-hand person to the owner of a growing, diversified business.
Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being more than just the person producing the numbers?
This opportunity offers the chance to become a trusted advisor to the owner of a diversified group of businesses, playing a key role in financial decision-making, supporting the wider team, and helping shape the future direction of the business.
We're partnering with an owner-led business based in Harrogate that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager who can bring leadership, structure, and commercial support to the finance function.
This isn't a role where you'll be hidden away in the back office. The successful candidate will work closely with the owner and senior leadership team, becoming a key sounding board and trusted partner across a broad range of business matters.
The Role
Working closely with the owner and wider leadership team, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping drive improvements and support future growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a trusted finance partner to the owner and senior leadership team
- Production and review of management accounts and financial reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- Supporting and developing the existing finance team
- Improving processes, controls, and financial reporting
- Providing commercial insight to support business decisions
- Identifying priorities and taking ownership without requiring significant direction
- Helping bring structure, accountability, and continuous improvement to the finance function
Why Join?
- Opportunity to become the owner's trusted finance partner
- High level of visibility and influence within the business
- Broad role spanning finance, operations, and commercial decision support
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility
- Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
- Potential to move into a permanent position
- Diverse and varied business environment
- Supportive and collaborative culture
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £55,000 (FTC)
Contract: 6 Months Initially
Future Opportunity: Potential to become permanent which would include a salary uplift
Start: ASAP
If you're looking for a Finance Manager role where you can add value, support a team, and play a meaningful part in the future of a growing business, hit apply.
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