You know how to deliver a clean month-end.But can you lead the people behind it and improve the processes that make it happen?This is a genuine line-management role within a large, fast-paced, multi-site business. You''ll lead a team of four qualified and part-qualified accountants, taking responsibility for their performance, development and the quality of their output.The environment moves quickly. Priorities compete, deadlines don''t move and the current way of working won''t always be the best one. You''ll need to keep month-end on track while finding smarter, stronger ways to deliver it.What''s in it for you?Ownership of an established teamThe freedom to improve processes, reporting and controlsExposure to senior commercial and operational stakeholdersA sizeable finance function with progression opportunitiesHybrid working from the Newcastle officeFlexible benefits, including additional leave and healthcare optionsWhat will you be doing?Line-managing, coaching and developing a team of fourSetting expectations and holding people accountable for deliveryOverseeing management accounts and balance-sheet reconciliationsEnsuring reporting is accurate, controlled and delivered on timeIdentifying and implementing process improvementsExplaining variances and highlighting risks and opportunitiesSupporting forecasts and commercial decisionsBuilding strong relationships across the businessWhat are we looking for?Ideally, you''ll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong ..... full job details .....