Finance Manager - Gifford and Partners : Job Details

This is a brilliant opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to join a fast-growing, PE-backed business operating at pace. Based across multiple sites, with Group functions in Leeds and ambitious growth plans in motion, this is a newly created position born from ongoing expansion, transformation, and commercial evolution.

You'll be stepping into a hands-on, varied Finance Manager role, with the chance to develop your team leadership skills while supporting the delivery of financial control, cash management, and process improvement across the finance function. Join a fast-paced, PE backed business scaling for further growth both through organic and acquisitive meanS. You will work closely with a high-calibre Financial Controller and hugely experienced Finance Director.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day running and mentoring of a small team
• Take ownership of bank reconciliations, daily cash reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Drive improvements in working capital management, with a focus on processes and controls
• Support the month-end process
• Work cross-functionally with operational stakeholders, including supply chain and suppliers to resolve queries quickly and professionally
• Contribute to ongoing finance transformation, automation and best-practice implementation
• Help ensure the finance team scales effectively as the business continues to grow

Experience sought:

• Ideally a Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ACMA either from practice or industry
• A naturally inquisitive mindset with a drive to improve, streamline and challenge the norm
• Strong Excel and system skills - experience with multi-site
• Confidence in managing and developing people - formal management experience is not essential, but you'll be ready to step up
• A hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up attitude - someone who thrives in fast-moving, change-oriented environments
• Great communication skills - you'll enjoy collaborating with finance and non-finance colleagues across the business

A great opportunity to be supported by a strong and experienced Financial Controller whilst gaining exposure to Private Equity reporting and ways of working. A modern work approach embracing hybrid/flexible working and a supportive culture all round. A true platform to progress in a role and business that is set for big things.

If you're looking for a career-launching role that offers variety, visibility and the chance to make a real impact, this could be an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of structure and pace, with scope to shape how things are done as the business evolves. Please get in touch with Dave at Gifford and Partners