Finance Manager

I'm working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its senior finance team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for leading financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving financial performance across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence key business decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Managing the budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes, providing meaningful financial insight to support business objectives
Monitoring and analysing manufacturing performance, including production costs, margins, inventory levels, and operational KPIs
Producing detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicating findings to senior management
Business partnering with operational and departmental leaders to support performance improvement and cost control initiatives
Overseeing cash flow management, working capital reporting, and balance sheet controls
Supporting capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and business case development for operational improvements and growth projects
Ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and adherence to company policies and procedures
Leading, mentoring, and developing junior members of the finance team
Driving continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, reporting, and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and decision-making

The client is looking for:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
Previous experience within a Finance Manager role or strong Management Accountant exposure

If you're a commercially focused finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a successful manufacturing business, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while developing your leadership and strategic finance experience.

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