Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Onsite in Leeds, West Yorkshire

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    £55-65k per annum DOE
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SME seeking an ambitious Finance Manager

An established SME with international operations is seeking a Finance Manager/ Financial Controller to join their Leeds operation. This is a site-based site position, suited to a highly ambitious individual; a hands-on role, reporting functionally to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the executive team to drive business performance. The opportunity is suited to a qualified professional with broad exposure to operational finance, governance, and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own the full site P&L and balance sheet, delivering accurate month-end close and insightful variance analysis.
  • Present monthly management accounts to senior leadership
  • Oversee daily and weekly finance tasks including cash accounting, GL postings, AP, credit card management, and reconciliations
  • Manage the full payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Maintain stock accuracy and financial controls around inventory, partnering with the Warehouse Manager
  • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and provide commercial analysis on sales performance and cost drivers
  • Review and report on margin performance, supporting optimisation of sales
  • Coordinate and support the external audit process, ensuring full compliance
  • Execute compliance filings including VAT, Intrastat, payroll, and pensions
  • Oversee working capital, optimise collections and payments, and improve liquidity
  • Support site governance and internal controls in collaboration with the Managing Director
  • Ensure adherence to group policies and statutory requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects and business development activities
To be successful you will:
  • Be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) with a strong technical and commercial grounding.
  • Proven experience in FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Strong IT proficiency, including Excel and ERP systems
  • Highly proactive and hands-on, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong compliance orientation and internal control mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Extensive UK experience, in manufacturing, engineering, wholesale or supply chain environments
  • The right to work in the UK, without expiry or sponsorship

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional seeking a broad, impactful role within a dynamic SME environment.


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