Finance Manager

Benefits

• Salary of up to £60,000 (+ discretionary bonus)
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Early finish Friday opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Staff discounts and regular social events.
• On-site parking and canteen facilities.

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a broader role where you can influence decision-making, develop a team and play a key part in a manufacturing business?

We're working with a well established Leeds-based manufacturer to recruit a Finance Manager into an experienced finance team. You'll take ownership of financial reporting, support commercial decisions and help drive improvements across the wider finance function.

This is a hands‑on role that combines technical accounting, business partnering and people management. You'll lead month‑end, oversee cashflow and working capital, support budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with operational stakeholders to improve performance and profitability.

• Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring accurate management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Produce board reports and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Maintain robust financial controls and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor costs, challenge spend and improve profitability.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and cashflow planning.
• Lead and develop a small finance team of two.
• Own the annual audit process, VAT reporting and statutory compliance.
• Oversee stock accounting, fixed assets and performance analysis within the manufacturing operation.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant looking to step up.
• Manufacturing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing junior team members.
• Strong Excel skills, with ERP or systems implementation experience advantageous.
• Commercially minded, organised and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to join a market‑leading manufacturer with ambitious growth plans and a supportive culture, where finance plays a central role in shaping the direction of the business.