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Finance Manager

Leeds Permanent £58,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a leading Leeds-based client on the search for a Finance Manager to join their controls team. You will work with key business areas to lead on financial controls and reporting to support strategic decision-making, whilst managing a team of accountants to ensure collaboration and process optimisation. A fantastic opportunity for a career-driven accountant to operate within a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Lead on financial controls and reporting to support strategic decision making
  • Manage a team of accountants while driving collaboration and optimisation

About Our Client

Our client is a leading business based in Leeds with a track record of developing and progressing talent within the finance function. The Finance Manager sits within the controls team, proving a key point of contact with various business areas and maintaining a stakeholder-facing approach. The business operate on a hybrid working pattern, with roughly 3-4 days expected in their City Centre offices.

Job Description

In this busy and varied Finance Manager role, you'll be expected to:

  • Take ownership of financial control and reporting, turning data into meaningful insights that drive strategy and performance
  • Partner with senior leaders and commercial teams to influence key decisions and deliver strong financial outcomes
  • Present clear, engaging financial updates that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Lead and develop a skilled team of accountants, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence
  • Streamline processes, enhance controls, and champion continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy
  • Support new business initiatives and system transformations, ensuring finance keeps pace with innovation and growth



The Successful Applicant

We're looking for:

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with the expertise to influence business decisions.
  • Confidence and a clear communicator, skilled at presenting insights to colleagues across all levels.
  • Ability to inspire and develop small teams, fostering growth while tackling challenges proactively.
  • Take ownership of priorities, making thoughtful decisions quickly in a fast-moving environment.
  • A sharp analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail, always looking for ways to improve processes.
  • Comfortable working in dynamic corporate settings, with experience in digital tools like Power BI or SQL being a plus.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of approximately £54,000-£66,000.
  • Healthy bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced company pension scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.



This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to thrive within a fast-paced, changing environment. Even if you don't meet all of the requirements above but have a strong accounting background with transferable skills, we would love to hear from you!

Contact
Chris Chappell
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6856145
Phone number
+441132437711

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Chappell
Consultant phone
+441132437711
Job reference
JN-102025-6856145