Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing Regional Architectural Practice to be based at its Head Office in Leeds city centre.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the finance function and providing strategic financial insight to support continued business growth. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the company's financial operations, leading the month-end and year-end processes whilst ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Monitoring cash flow and working capital to support financial stability
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision making
• Managing the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation and statutory reporting requirements
• Developing and improving financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls
• Monitoring project profitability and providing financial support to operational teams
• Overseeing pension administration, company insurance renewals and other finance-related compliance activities
• Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on leadership role and can confidently influence stakeholders across the business.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant position
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills
• A thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and financial compliance
• Experience managing external audits
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide commercial financial insight
• Experience implementing and improving financial controls and processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business

Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous, although applications from suitably experienced candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• A key leadership role within a growing business
• Opportunity to influence strategic decision making
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression as the business continues to grow