Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 West YorkshireSalary £45,000 - £55,000 + 10% annual bonusFlexible working - finish at 1pm on FridaysPermanent Full time Office based role. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and loves improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting a business as it scales. This role gives you full ownership of the finance function day-to-day, leading a team of four with two direct reports, and acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership.The OpportunityYou''ll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and meaningful insight that helps the business grow while minimising risk. From month-end to budgeting, cash forecasting to audit, you''ll be the person the board relies on for clarity, challenge, and commercial guidance.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-end leadership - drive a smooth close and deliver accurate, consolidated management accounts and KPI reporting.Board reporting - produce packs leadership genuinely use to make decisions.Balance sheet control - maintain robust reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.Cost management - partner with departmental managers to review overheads and support smart spending decisions.Budgeting and forecasting - assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across PandL, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.Team leadership - motivate, coach, and develop ..... full job details .....