Finance Analyst

Lyons Recruitment is representing a highly impressive global manufacturing business who are continuing to grow and increase their market share. They now require a commercially minded accountant to become an integral part of their Hull based operation. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will assist senior managers in achieving their financial and operational objectives. Duties will be varied and will include budgeting, cash flow forecasting, KPI reporting, management accounting duties, and analysis of customer sales and profit reports to aid decision making. You will possess commercial acumen and strong interpersonal skills as you will develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with the wider business. This will suit an ambitious, bright and self-motivated team player. You will either be a qualified, finalist or part-qualified ACMA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA ideally with experience from a blue-chip environment. As the business have a proven track record of progression, it’s envisaged this role will be used as a springboard into more senior finance positions within this well-known, reputable market leader.

Commercial Accountant

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Our award winning client is continuing to grow by recruiting a Commercial Accountant to their head office team. You will help drive and implement improvements to financial performance and play a pivotal role in their business plans. Specifically, you will be involved in maintaining and building forecasting models, liaising with Stakeholders for forecast inputs, analysis of variances, and reporting of timely and accurate information to senior individuals across the Group. You will also be given responsibility for preparing business cases and involvement in commercial projects. This excellent opportunity will suit a qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA. Although not a pre-requisite, it will be desirable if you possess commercial experience within a client facing role, some exposure to financial modelling or experience of Cognos. Good Excel skills are required, as are strong interpersonal and presentation skills due to the heavy liaison with business partners and non-finance. Candidates will be rewarded with an excellent package and continued career advancement. Interviews are scheduled to take place asap, hence candidates are advised to apply early.

Commercial Accountant

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This represents an excellent opportunity to join a well-estabslished market leader based in Goole. Working as part of the Commercial Finance team, you will primarily be responsible for providing financial information to the business surrounding new product lines, trend analysis and cost and margin analysis; analysis of product trends, volumes, margins and return on investment; calculation and reporting on warranty costs; production of accurate product cost records; reviewing of new product requests and provision of commercial analysis regarding these requests. Suitable candidates will either be newly qualified, finalist or part-qualified CIMA's or ACCA's. You must possess excellent communication skills, commercial acumen and be able to work in a fast-paced enviroment.

Finance Manager

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Our client is a global market leader in their specialist field. An opportunity has arisen to join their senior management team as Finance Manager. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the accounts department, providing business unit control, and provide extensive reporting information for the UK and Europe. Leading a small team, you will be responsible for the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, data analysis and factory finance. Suitable candidates will be qualified accountants with industry experience, possess strong IT & Systems skills (SAP being an advantage), and have successfully managed finance departments whilst operating in a ‘hands on’ capacity. Interviews are due to take place shortly, so candidates are advised to apply asap.

Operations Accountant

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the operations department of a large, blue-chip manufacturing business.  Reporting to the Operations Finance manager, you will be responsible for operational financial control and reporting elements. Candidates will ideally be qualified accountants from a global business (preferably manufacturing related), have an excellent track record in their career to date, possess a strong leadership style, have a passion for performance improvement, and the ability to influence major transformational projects. Whilst initially recruited on a 12-15 Month contract, there is a strong likelihood of future permanent opportunities should you wish. Interviews are to take place shortly, so candidates are advised to apply asap

Management Accountant

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Lyons Recruitment is retained to recruit for a highly impressive, growing business based south of York. Operating within the Service industry, our client is looking for an accountant to take full responsibility for a number of companies within the Group. This will include preparation of monthly management accounts, collation of management information reports, preparation and maintenance of supporting schedules, cash flow forecasting and credit control. Good interpersonal skills are essential as you will build relationships with external parties and have regular liaison with employees at all levels. Candidates must have a proven track record in an SME environment, possess good all round accounting skills, and have a 'sleeves rolled up’ mentality to carry out a hands on role. A working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel is essential

Finance Manager

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This represents a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well established SME. Reporting to the Directors, you will be an integral part of the senior management team. Having overall responsibility for their entire accounts function, your main duties will include the provision of financial data, forecasting, cash flow management,and production of monthly P&L. More specifically this will involve analysis of sales figures, preparation of reports, oversee sales and purchase posting procedures, VAT returns, liaison with external auditors, and be the point of contact for insurance claims. Candidates must possess management accounting skills from industry, experience in the control of company IT procedures, a good level of excel, and be self-motivated and enthusiastic. Knowledge of the transport industry would be an advantage, but by no means a pre-requisite. Either Qualified of Qualified by Experience accountants are welcome to apply.

Finance Manager (Part-Time)

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Our client is a well established market leader in their specialist field. As part of their continued growth, both organically and via acquisition, they require a part-time Finance Manager for 4 days per week. Reporting to the Finance Director, and supervising a small team, this will be a hands-on role performing a variety of tasks. This will include production of accounts, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, payroll, management of the ledger department, and all other accounting related activities. As a key role within the business, you must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong all round accounting skills, ideally from and SME environment. Candidates who possess a good working knowledge of Sage will also be required.

Finance Director

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Through highly effective innovation, creativity and a successful visionary approach, our award winning client has made a significant impact since their inception in 2007. As a profitable social enterprise, they re-invest back into the business, ensuring continued expansion and ongoing creation of jobs. It is due to this rapid growth, both organically and via acquisition, that they require a Commercial Finance Director to help drive the business forward. Duties will be incredibly varied, with no day being the same. These will include: Troubleshooting their current finance processes, and recommending and implementing changes; Manage the business plan for current and future ventures; Provide a full control and performance framework for the business; Offer financial expertise to senior management and stakeholders; Present the business and investment opportunity to high net worth individuals and the corporate community; Manage the cash flow and profit and loss accounts; and translate meaningful financial information to internal business centre managers. This opportunity will suit candidates who possess strategic capability, but also with a willingness to be hands-on and do the basics whilst the business grows. You will be ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified with previous experience of operating in a rapidly changing business. Strong commercial acumen and business awareness are also essential to ensure you’re able to help shape the future of the business.

Finance Analyst

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Our client is a market leading international manufacturing business who requires a Finance Analyst to join their UK Finance Distribution team. The main job purpose will be to provide financial support to the Global supply chain and procurement parts of the business. This will include: Expense control for procurement areas; Responsible for the Global Purchase Price Variance reporting, budgeting and forecasting; Being a pivotal member of cross-functional teams involved with business cases, e.g. cost reduction initiatives; Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial review packs; and Strong involvement in monthly data collection and manipulation from all Operations reporting units. Candidates will either be qualified, finalist, or part-qualified accountants, ideally from a large or medium sized business. Experience of SAP and good Excel skills will be viewed as an advantage. Whilst this is initially a 12-18 month fixed term contract, there is a high possibility it will convert into a permanent position as the business continues to grow.

Business Unit Financial Controller

Our client is a rapidly growing care provider who, due to continued expansion and acquisition, requires a Financial Controller to take responsibility for a number of their care homes. Reporting to both the Regional Head of Finance and Commercial Director, you will support the Operations team, help drive performance improvement, and oversee all aspects of the finance function. This will involve providing detailed analysis of costs and fee income associated with the homes; produce monthly management accounts; manage the forecasting process; liaise closely with the Business Development team to ensure the financial viability of projects and costs; work with the Operations Director and Locality Managers to prepare annual Budgets for presentation to the Board; and conduct regular business reviews with the Managing Directors. Whether you are a qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or qualified by experience, it is imperative you have significant experience and exposure to the Operations side of a business. This can be from any sector, but previous experience of working in a similar people orientated industry may prove an advantage. Candidates must hold a full UK driving license as you will be required to visit the care homes, with the rest of the time being spent at either the regional office or from home. This will suit a confident individual who is comfortable liaising with non-finance and presenting at Board level. As the business continues to expand, career opportunities for promotion will exist, hence this will suit an ambitious candidate looking to enhance their career.

Financial Accountant

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Due to growth and continued strong performance, our client is recruiting a Financial Accountant to be an integral part of their head office team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for a number of their subsidiaries which will include both the production of accounts and analysis to support the leadership team in their decision making. Specifically, this will involve monthly and quarterly management accounts; commercially focussed management information and analysis; cash flow reporting; production of board papers, finance reports and business plans; budgeting and forecasting; and treasury and cash flow management. Good communication skills are vital as you will develop and maintain relationships with auditors, bankers and external advisors, as well as liaising closely with property agents to monitor business performance. Ideal candidates will have trained within a public practice firm and be ACA or ACCA qualified. With the company continuing to be acquisitive, coupled with the fact they have an excellent track record of career progression, this opportunity would suit an ambitious candidate looking to further enhance their career.

Financial Controller

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a profitable and high growth business. With a current turnover of £5m, the Group now operate 3 companies, and with continued expansion plans in place, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership for the entire finance function and carry out a wide range of responsibilities. Initially, the jobs main purpose will be to implement the necessary processes, procedures and controls. Once these are in place, the role will evolve into developing their IT systems, improving cash management, forecasting and strategic business planning. Specifically, you will be required to implement sales KPI’s, analyse and improve purchasing and supplier relationships, produce regular cashflow forecasts, be involved with pricing and staff utilisation issues, and provide meaningful reports to ensure a tight control of financial activity, ultimately impacting profitability. You will be part of the senior management team, hence must possess the commercial acumen to help drive the business forward. Candidates must have hands-on experience in an SME environment and have the necessary skills to implement new systems and controls. This represents an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference and progress within a successful and expanding business.

Finance Business Partner

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This is a highly commercial opportunity to join a growing, successful and profitable business. Reporting to both the Head of Finance and Divisional Director, you will act as an integral part of the strategy and long term planning team, providing analysis and recommendations to support the commercial managers achieve their strategic goals. You will do this by bringing the monthly results to life and highlighting performance gaps. This will be a wide-varied role including decision support for new initiatives, balanced scorecard & P&L training to managers, control and management of resource allocation, cost centre reviews, providing weekly flash results to group, assist with the production of the monthly board pack, and be heavily involved in new appraisals. This opportunity will suit a high calibre, bright and ambitious qualified, accountant. As the role will involve board presentations and a large degree of business partnering, it is imperative you possess a confident and professional manner. Our client have a proven track record for internal career prospects, hence this would suit ambitious individuals who are keen and motivated to progress their career.