A Finance Manager available for an immediate start is required to join our client in Huddersfield. This is a broad and varied role within a well established SME, offering full ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior management across the business. This hands-on position will take responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and providing commercial insight to support operational and financial decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing management information, improving reporting processes and ensuring the finance function continues to support the wider business effectively.Key Responsibilities:Full ownership of the month end process, delivering accurate and timely management accountsPreparation of management information, reporting and financial analysis to support business performanceOwnership of cash flow forecastingBusiness partnering with operational and senior management Work to improve visibility of financial performance and profitabilityMaintain and enhance financial controls, reporting standards and governance processesSupport budgeting, forecasting and year-end activitiesProvide analysis and insight to support business decisionsLiaise with external accountants, auditors and banking partnersIdentify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reportingDrive efficiencies across finance and wider business operations The Ideal Candidate:Qu