Finance Manager

Position: UK Finance Manager 4756092
Seeking an impactful finance manager with manufacturing experience. Hays Senior Finance are proud to partner exclusively with a growing SME manufacturing business to recruit a UK Finance Manager for their Leeds site. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving organisation experiencing sustained growth. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and supporting scale-up, with finance at the heart of day-to-day decision-making.

About the Role This is a hands-on position where you’ll take full ownership of UK finance operations, working closely with production and quality teams and collaborating with global finance colleagues across the US and Europe. Your remit will include robust reporting, control, compliance, and process improvement. Supported by a small transactional team, you’ll be the go-to person for:
Month-end close and management accounts Cost accounting and margin analysis Payroll and statutory reporting

Key Responsibilities Lead UK finance operations: payroll, management accounts, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management and controls Drive cost accounting and margin analysis to support pricing, inventory, and production decisions Deliver insightful management reporting to site leadership and global stakeholders Manage statutory reporting and audit coordination with external advisors Ensure compliance with US GAAP and UK statutory requirements, leveraging ERP/MRP tools and strengthening processes

What You’ll Bring Extensive UK experience and the right to work in the UK without expiry or sponsorship Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a senior finance role within UK manufacturing or other regulated environments Expertise in cost accounting, margin analysis, and operational efficiency Confidence managing payroll, month-end, and management accounts Strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills Knowledge of US GAAP and UK statutory frameworks;

experience with audits, tax and working with external advisors Strong technical knowledge and ability to apply accounting standards in practice A proactive, hands-on approach What’s in it for you? Their Leeds site is conveniently based, with excellent motorway access. It comes with a base salary up to c £60k, plus a discretionary bonus (up to 10%), a generous and highly competitive holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, pension (auto-enrolment), free parking and much more.

Why Join? Influence through data-driven insights A broad remit spanning the end to end of UK finance Hybrid working and a strong benefits package Work closely with international finance leadership while owning UK outcomes. Interested? Let’s Talk If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please get in touch:
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