Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established North Yorkshire-based multi-site organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of the finance function across several locations while acting as a trusted business partner to senior management. Based in Northallerton, you will manage the day-to-day finances of a key operational site while providing financial oversight and support across a wider portfolio of locations.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Producing accurate financial statements and supporting year-end processes
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities
• Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity forecasting
• Conducting variance analysis and providing meaningful commercial insights
• Supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting
• Monitoring profitability and identifying opportunities for cost control and operational efficiencies
• Overseeing payroll processes, including HMRC submissions, pensions and statutory compliance
• Managing payroll-related compliance requirements and employee payment processes
• Supporting VAT returns and other statutory reporting obligations
• Maintaining strong internal controls, governance and compliance procedures
• Providing remote financial oversight and support across multiple business locations

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a varied and operationally focused environment.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience managing payroll processes from start to finish
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management expertise
• Experience supporting multiple sites, business units or locations
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and the ability to quickly adapt to business-specific systems
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-support skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously