Finance Manager

I''m working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its senior finance team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for leading financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving financial performance across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reportingManaging the budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes, providing meaningful financial insight to support business objectivesMonitoring and analysing manufacturing performance, including production costs, margins, inventory levels, and operational KPIsProducing detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicating findings to senior managementBusiness partnering with operational and departmental leaders to support performance improvement and cost control initiativesOverseeing cash flow management, working capital reporting, and balance sheet controlsSupporting capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and business case development for ..... full job details .....