Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Permanent | Full-time | On-site – Leeds

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds to recruit an experienced Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on, office-based role within a small, close-knit team and will suit someone who enjoys ownership, structure, and being actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business.

Reporting directly to the Financial Director, the Finance Manager will take responsibility for the finance function up to trial balance, oversee a small team, and play a key role in strengthening controls, data accuracy, and compliance across the business.

The Role

This is a practical, detail-focused role with real responsibility. You’ll be expected to lead by example, maintain high standards, and support the wider business when needed — particularly in the short term.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of accounting activities up to trial balance

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reconciliations

• Oversight of payroll and payroll-related processes

• Line management of a small finance team

• Ensuring clean, accurate, and well-controlled financial data

• Maintaining strong compliance across all finance processes

• Supporting the Financial Director with reporting, analysis, and governance

• Improving and developing accounts administration processes

• Supporting the transition to new accounting / ERP systems

• Working collaboratively with other departments and “mucking in” where required

This role is fully on-site and requires someone who enjoys being present, involved, and visible within the business.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance / accounting roles

• Proven management experience within a small team environment

• Payroll experience and a good understanding of payroll controls

• Experience working in a small business or small finance team

• A strong compliance-focused mindset

• Clear understanding of the importance of clean, accurate data

• High attention to detail and methodical working style

• A genuine desire to learn, develop, and improve processes

• A hands-on attitude and willingness to support other departments when needed

• Strong motivation and excellent work ethic

• Happy to work fully on-site (no hybrid/remote)

Preferable (But Not Essential)

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment

• Experience developing or improving accounts administration systems

• Involvement in implementing or migrating to new accounting / ERP systems

Why This Role?

This is a critical, long-term hire designed to strengthen the finance function and provide stability and resilience as the business evolves. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, bring structure and consistency, and be a trusted figure within a business that values reliability, integrity, and teamwork.

If you’re an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and being part of a small, committed team — this role offers both challenge and security.

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