Job Description
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A growing regional firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its head office team in
Leeds city centre. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the full finance function and for providing the strategic financial direction needed to support the company's continued expansion.
Working closely with senior leaders, you'll shape financial performance, strengthen governance, and ensure the business has accurate, timely and insightful financial information to guide decision‑making.
Role Overview
In this hands‑on management role, you will lead all day‑to‑day financial operations and take ownership of month‑end, year‑end and statutory reporting. You'll ensure strong financial controls are in place, maintain compliance, and drive improvements across systems and processes.
Core Responsibilities
Finance operations- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing activities
Management reporting- Produce monthly management accounts and financial performance reports
Budgeting & forecasting- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
Cash flow oversight- Monitor working capital and ensure financial resilience
Financial analysis- Provide commercial insight to support strategic and operational decisions
Audit management- Lead the annual audit and act as the main contact for external auditors
Compliance- Ensure adherence to UK accounting standards, tax rules and statutory obligations
Process improvement- Enhance reporting, systems and internal controls
Project profitability -Support operational teams with financial analysis and project performance tracking
Additional finance duties- Oversee pensions, insurance renewals and other compliance‑related activities
Team leadership- Manage and develop an Accounts Assistant
About You
You'll be a confident finance professional who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role and can build strong working relationships across the business.
Ideal Experience
Background as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant
Strong management accounting and financial reporting capability
Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Good understanding of accounting standards
Experience leading external audits
Ability to interpret financial data and provide commercial insight
Track record of improving financial processes and controls
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement
Experience supervising or developing junior team members
Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA are desirable, but candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered. xrexnqw
What's Offered
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
A senior role within a growing and ambitious organisation
Real influence over financial strategy and business direction
Supportive, collaborative working culture
Clear opportunities for progression as the company expands
If you're a driven Finance Manager looking for a role where your expertise will shape the future of the business, we'd welcome your application.
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