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A leading European environmental services group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for its UK Industrial Waste Services business. This is a senior, hands-on role with full responsibility for statutory reporting, tax, governance and audit, alongside partnering closely with UK leadership and international group finance. The role will also support ambitious UK growth plans, including expansion through M&A and systems integration. The role - Lead all UK financial operations across multiple legal entities - Ownership of statutory accounts, UK GAAP and IFRS reporting - Responsibility for tax, audit, treasury and corporate governance - Act as a key finance business partner to UK leadership - Support growth initiatives, including M&A and post-acquisition integration - Involvement in SAP to S/4HANA transition and wider ERP integration - Lead, develop and mentor the UK finance team About you - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified - 10+ years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role - Background in manufacturing, chemicals, waste, logistics or industrial services - Strong UK statutory, tax and audit experience - Exposure to international or matrix organisations - Experience with Sage essential; SAP or S/4HANA advantageous - Confident people leader with a pragmatic, commercial mindset What’s on offer - Competitive salary - Annual bonus - Pension scheme - Paid training and study support Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, clinical, chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, environmental, biotechnology and medical device sectors. Founded by experienced recruiters with scientific sector expertise, we combine deep market knowledge with a genuine passion for science-led industries. We deliver permanent, contra