Finance Manager Wakefield Salary - £52,000 plus benefits hybrid working - 2 days in the officeAre you a qualified Management Accountant or Financial Accountant looking to step up to a Finance Manager role? This role would be the perfect next step! Our client is a well-established retail business they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting across its online operations.The role sits in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and reports into senior leadership. You will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the business.You will also manage and develop a small finance team, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control and driving continuous improvement.Key responsibilities:Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior YearLead the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and controlsPrepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial dataSupport cashflow forecasting and financial planningOversee fulfilment and operational cost accountingLead the half-yearly audit processEnsure VAT compliance and monitor key financial controlsProvide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support decision-makingManage, develop and support a team of twoThe person:Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Strong technical accounting sk