Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Up to £60,000 | Harrogate

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business and an experienced leadership team, where you’ll take ownership of the finance function and play a pivotal role in helping shape the company’s future.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you’ll have genuine input in financial decision making, the freedom to make the role your own, and the opportunity to influence business culture, improve processes and drive sustainable growth. The business is set to grow, and this position offers the chance to build the financial foundations for the next stage of business.

• Up to £60,000 pa
• Harrogate based business
• Be a trusted member of an experienced leadership team
• Genuine influence over financial and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to shape the finance function, improve processes and drive business growth
• Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

The Role

This is a hands‑on position that combines day‑to‑day financial management with commercial analysis and strategic planning. A key priority will be consolidating and strengthening existing financial processes, creating a more streamlined and scalable finance function to support future acquisitions and business expansion.

You’ll be responsible for managing the effective financial operations of the business, including management accounts, preparation and review of budgets & forecasts, credit control, and financial performance. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight that supports informed business decisions and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of financial reporting, management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team to inform financial and commercial decisions
• Analyse business performance, identify opportunities and provide practical recommendations
• Consolidate, streamline and improve existing financial processes, systems and controls
• Develop scalable financial procedures to support business growth and future acquisitions
• Manage and improve credit control process, ensuring timely customer payment and strong cash flow management
• Support future acquisitions, projects and strategic business developments where required
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, VAT and general ledger functions
• Manage month‑end and year‑end reporting, audit requirements and statutory compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and financial performance
• Help shape the culture and future direction of the business, taking ownership of the finance function and making the role your own

Key Skills & Experience:

• Professional accounting qualifications – ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance leadership role
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Xero
• Experience working within an SME environment ; ideally supporting business growth
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non‑financial stakeholders
• High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• UK resident with unrestricted right to work in the UK

Our Client

Is a forward-thinking Broadcast Media & Digital Marketing business with a strong presence in the local area and ambitious plans for growth. They offer a mix of creative advertising solutions, ranging from radio campaigns and digital marketing to consumer voucher promotions, working with businesses of all sizes and industries.

With an experienced leadership team and plans to expand through further acquisitions, the business in entering an exciting stage of its development. The Finance Manager will be instrumental in strengthening its financial foundation and supporting long-term success.