Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Company Overview:

The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview:

A highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the financial reporting and strategic financial management of our D&I businesses--Airedale Catering Equipment, Caterform, and Sprint. This role combines financial control responsibilities with a strong Finance Business Partnering approach, enabling proactive decision support and collaboration with operational leadership.

The Finance Manager will work in accordance with the Airedale Finance Manual (FAM), ensuring that all financial activities align with its standards, while also driving business performance through insight, challenge, and commercial acumen.

Details: Permanent, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30, Competitive Salary.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the financial accounting and reporting function for Airedale Catering Equipment, Caterform, and Sprint, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS. Prepare and review financial statements, month-end and year-end accounts, and statutory reports in accordance with company policies. Manage balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Support the annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit documentation. Conduct variance analysis and financial reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies. Oversee internal audits and risk management assessments in line with company protocols. Act as a strategic business partner to operational and commercial leaders within Airedale, Caterform, and Sprint, helping to drive informed business decisions. Translate financial data into actionable insights to support business planning, pricing strategies, capital investment decisions, and operational improvements. Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and forecasts, challenging assumptions and highlighting risks and opportunities. Provide financial guidance on new initiatives, tenders, and contract negotiations to ensure profitability and sustainability. Present meaningful financial analysis and commentary, supporting decision-makers in understanding financial impacts. Foster a culture of financial accountability and commercial thinking throughout the D&I business units. Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and business profitability.

Experience Required:

ACCA or CIMA Qualified. A minimum of three years' experience within a similar role. Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and management accounting principles. Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis.
The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 700 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business with opportunities for career progression.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person