Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Leeds | Up to £50,000 DOE
Fully office based

This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager role for a £10m turnover logistics business going through steady growth. You’ll take ownership of the full finance function, support the leadership team with day-to-day commercial insight, and manage one direct report.

It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation, likes autonomy, and is comfortable rolling their sleeves up in a fast-moving SME environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day finance function
• Producing monthly management accounts
• Cashflow forecasting and cash management
• Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll
• VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Improving processes and controls where needed
• Managing and developing one member of staff
• Working closely with the senior leadership team on operational and commercial matters

What they’re looking for

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an SME
• Comfortable managing the full finance function end-to-end
• Strong management accounts and cashflow experience
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Confident working in a fast-paced operational business
• Logistics, transport or distribution experience would help, but isn’t essential
• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience backgrounds will all be considered

What’s on offer

• £50,000 salary
• Broad role with real ownership
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Stable and growing business
• Opportunity to make improvements and have a visible impact