CLOSING DATE: 31ST October 2025
About Us:
Hargreaves Services plc is a UK-based business delivering specialist services across the industrial, property, and environmental sectors. With operations spanning over 50 sites and a workforce of more than 1,300 employees, the Group provides market-leading solutions in land regeneration, logistics, environmental remediation, and raw material supply.
The HELM division operates across a diverse range of business areas, including Hargreaves Logistics, Hargreaves Environmental, and Hargreaves Minerals. Our finance team plays a vital role in supporting these operations through accurate reporting, strategic insight, and robust financial control.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our HELM division finance team on a 6-month interim contract. This is a key role responsible for overseeing financial operations across several different areas of the business, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, and driving continuous improvement across finance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the wider finance team, including management accountants and purchase/ sales ledger
- Review outputs, set priorities, and ensure accuracy and efficiency across all finance functions
- Oversee balance sheet control and supporting reconciliations
- Lead FP&A planning and provide analytical support
- Consolidate and review monthly management accounts prepared by the team
- Present financial results and actionable insights to directors and senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and procedures
- Standardise processes to reduce manual intervention
- Act as a key business partner to operational teams, providing financial modelling, scenario planning, and project support
- Challenge and support business units to meet financial targets
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across finance operations
- Lead and support key finance transformation projects
- Early identification of issues and proactive flagging to management
- Provide guidance and support to finance ledger teams as needed
- Undertake other duties as directed
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a Finance role
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified preferred - however, candidates qualified by experience (QBE) will also be considered
- Strong IT aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (minimum requirement)
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Methodical and pragmatic approach to tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Honest and committed to maintaining integrity in all aspects of work
