Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a challenging part-time position, working 2 days per week in a picturesque North Yorkshire rural location, where you'll make a real impact, while enjoying flexible, part-time working hours?

Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with a privately-owned organisation in North Yorkshire to appoint their next Finance Manager, due to pending retirement. The business has been in the same family for nearly half a millennium. They are well known for their commitment to conversation and heritage, in addition to their pride in farming and forestry.

About the role:This is a fantastic opportunity, with a mixture of higher-level business planning, projects, monthly accounts and liaising with advisors, along with day-to-day activities around cash management and the various ledgers. The newly appointed Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the financial operations and supporting ongoing projects, including:

• Management Accounts & Reporting: Prepares monthly management accounts across ownerships and departments, reconciling control accounts, and presenting reports at meetings.
• Annual Budgets & Business Planning: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and business plans to ensure financial stability.
• Year-End Accounts: Collaborate and finalise year-end accounts and present findings at the annual Advisors meeting.
• Project Contribution: Provide financial insights and support for projects and new ventures.
• Sales & Purchase Ledgers: Manage invoicing, credit control, aged creditors reports, and contract oversight for IT, energy, and telecommunications.
• Cash Flow & Banking: Prepare cash flow forecasts, ensure sufficient facilities are in place, and maintain a strong relationship with NatWest Bank Manager.
• Salaries & Wages: Oversee payroll processing and manage pension contributions.
• VAT Returns: Handle VAT preparation and submission for multiple ownerships.
• Systems & IT: Recommend and maintain systems and policies to ensure effective financial controls and updated software.

Requirements:

• Qualified through CIMA, ACCA or ACA, with a wealth of practical experience in strategic finance.
• Proven expertise in managing finances across complex ownerships and systems, including Sage 50 Accounts and good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• A strategic mindset with the capability to contribute to key development projects.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong organisational skills.
• The right to work in the UK without expiry and UK experience is essential.

What's in it for you?
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a distinguished operation and support exciting development projects. The role offers a chance to work in a diverse, historic environment alongside skilled professionals and advisors. Not only that, but the environment and surroundings are breathtaking and this role offers a great balance. The newly appointed Finance Manager must be able to transact strategically and transactionally simultaneously.

Salary: FTE £60K, pro rata'd £24k for 2 days per week
Days: Monday (Office), Thursday (Home)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North Yorkshire-Rural location, a driving licence and vehicle are essential

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Interested in finding out more, please click apply now. You will be contacted prior to 24th April 2025, when the short-list is being submitted.

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