We are currently working with a successful and growing company based in Thirsk, which is looking to appoint an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of all financial operations across the business. This is a full or part-time (4 days) position, based on site in Thirsk.
You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial activity, including the finance team, and ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys contributing to strategic financial planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Business Partnering
Lead the finance team in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering clear financial guidance and support during decision-making
Champion a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement within the finance function
Ownership of Financial Data & Reporting Integrity
Own end-to-end financial data governance: ensure data consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all reporting systems
Drive improvements in data management processes and tools to support more efficient and accurate reporting
Maintain oversight of key financial KPIs and ensure alignment with Group Finance requirements
Communication & Collaboration with Group Finance
Serve as the primary liaison with Group Finance during a period of organisational change, ensuring transparent, timely, and accurate communication
Translate complex local financial information into concise, group-level insights
Proactively manage Group reporting timelines, queries, and deliverables to meet corporate standards
Change Management & Transformation Support
Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems migration, process redesign, or restructuring
Identify and mitigate risks during transitions; ensure business continuity and compliance throughout
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects that drive financial integration and alignment across the organisation
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 7–10 years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a senior managerial position
Proven experience managing finance during periods of transformation or restructuring
Strong track record in managing teams, influencing stakeholders, and partnering with Group-level functions
Expertise in financial data governance, reporting systems and process improvement
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to distil complex data into actionable insights
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a stable and supportive company with a great working culture. If you are confident in your ability to lead a finance function and team and enjoy being part of a business where your input is valued, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment.