A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive candidate to join a well-established business on a permanent basis.
This role will be managing a team of two. The position will evolve into a project-focused role within the finance function, supporting systems and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support day-to-day operations
- Line manage two direct reports
- Provide guidance and training
- Ensure all transactional processes are completed accurately and efficiently
- Maintain financial controls and compliance standards
- Work collaboratively with the wider finance team
- Drive improvements in processes and systems, with a focus on efficiency and scalability
- Support the finance department with an upcoming accounting system transition project
- Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders across departments
About You:
- Experience managing a small team is essential
- Confident leading and developing junior team members
- Strong process mindset - able to review, learn and improve existing workflows
- Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work with limited supervision
- Comfortable stepping into an operational role with project exposure in the future
- Experience with finance systems implementation or transformation projects is a bonus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to travel to Market Harborough office regularly (hybrid working pattern in place - 2 days in the office and 3 from home)
What's on Offer:
- Permanent contract
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Unique employee benefits and perks
- Supportive, collaborative finance team with on-site and remote support available
- Career development and project exposure within a changing finance environment
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