Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leeds
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £45,000 - 60,000
  • Closing date

    22 Aug 2026

Exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a growing organisation

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be working with a fast‑growing, sustainability‑focused organisation, scaling rapidly across the UK, Europe and US markets.

Finance Manager

Permanent Opportunity

Full Time Hours - Hybrid Working

£45,000 - £60,000 depending on qualification and experience

Your new role

This is a hands-on Finance Manager position leading a small team and strengthening financial operations during a period of expansion. You’ll oversee core finance processes, embed best practice and support senior leadership with insight and analysis.
Some of the key aspects you will take ownership of would be:

  • Leading and developing the small finance team
  • Delivering accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis
  • Strengthening financial controls and maintaining the general ledger
  • Ensuring compliance with UK regulations, including VAT
  • Supporting payroll via an outsourced provider
  • Improving systems and processes to reduce manual work
  • Providing financial insight to senior stakeholders
  • Playing a key role in the year‑end audit

What you'll need to succeed

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager who wants to join a growing organisation, really make a difference within the finance function and continue to grow within their career.

We are looking to speak to people with the following
Essential:
  • 3+ years’ experience in management accounts
  • Part‑qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing or mentoring team members
  • Strong P&L, balance sheet, and management accounts experience
  • Xero experience is essential
  • Confident communicator with non‑finance stakeholders
  • Highly organised and detail‑driven
Desirable:
  • Experience in a fast‑growing or scaling business
  • Exposure to UK, European, or US operations
  • Experience improving systems or implementing new processes
  • Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working autonomously

What you'll get in return

  • Hybrid working

  • Free parking

  • Opportunity to work for an organisation during an exciting period of growth

  • Development opportunities

  • Competitive salary

What you need to do now

For more information regarding this role please submit your application or get in contact with nicola.meston@hays.com

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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