Finance Manager

I'm currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds that is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join its senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic business decisions.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, providing high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight, and business partnering across operations. This is a varied role that offers genuine influence, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to ongoing business growth and process improvement.

Key responsibilities:

Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts with insightful commentary
Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes
Monitoring manufacturing performance, including production costs, inventory, margins, and key operational KPIs
Producing detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and presenting findings to senior management
Business partnering with operational and departmental managers to drive performance, improve profitability, and support cost control initiatives
Managing cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and business case preparation
Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the finance team
Identifying and implementing continuous improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systems

About you:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
Previous experience as a Finance Manager or an experienced Management Accountant ready to step into a Finance Manager position
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business
Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
Manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a thriving manufacturing business. If you're looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact while progressing your leadership experience, I'd be keen to speak with you