Finance Manager

Finance Manager Salary: £45,000 - £55,000Location: Leeds A growing, Leeds based organisation is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the leadership team and act as the number two in finance, reporting directly to the Group CFO. This is a broad, influential role combining hands-on financial control with strategic support to the wider business, while leading and developing a small finance team. This position offers an excellent step-up opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager or a great move for a Financial Controller looking to work closely with the CFO and gain exposure. You will also play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new finance system scheduled for March 2026. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility for financial accounting, controls, and statutory compliancePreparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentaryActing as a key business partner to operational leaders, providing commercial insight and supporting decision-makingOversight of payroll processes and ensuring ongoing statutory and regulatory complianceDirect line management and development of two finance team membersSupporting the Group CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysisLeading the transition from Sage to Odoo, including system implementation, process improvement, and user training Skills and Experience: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong technical grounding across financial and ..... full job details .....