https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-director-appleyard-lees-ip-llp--661ed90e-120a-4aed-baff-b57ac77db15a RSS feed for Finance Director at Appleyard Lees IP LLP. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:24:14 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-director-appleyard-lees-ip-llp--661ed90e-120a-4aed-baff-b57ac77db15a https://jobs.co.uk/job/finance-director-appleyard-lees-ip-llp--661ed90e-120a-4aed-baff-b57ac77db15a Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Halifax | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Description We’re looking for a commercially driven Finance Director to partner with the CEO and Partnership, leading financial strategy and transforming how the firm uses data, insight, and performance to drive growth. This is a high-impact, strategic role, focused on driving commercial performance, enhancing decision-making, and evolving the finance function to support a modern, forward-looking firm. Please note, this role can be based in Leeds, Halifax or Manchester; however, regular travel between all four office locations, including Cambridge, will be required.  Key Responsibilities Partner with the CEO & leadership team to shape and deliver firm strategy  Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight  Drive commercial decision-making through data-led insight   Build and develop a high-performing finance team  Improve systems, processes, and financial controls  Deliver clear reporting across KPIs, profitability, and cashflow  Lead external stakeholder relationships (auditors, banks, advisors)  Oversee budgeting, audit, tax, payroll, and compliance  Identify opportunities for efficiency, margin growth, and operational improvement ... Permanent