Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Manufacturing | Pudsey Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing manufacturing business? We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a well-established, ambitious organisation that has built an excellent reputation within its sector. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing commercial insight, improving financial processes and supporting key business decisions. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business, lead a small finance team and help drive continuous improvement as the company continues its growth journey. The RoleKey responsibilities include: • Leading the month-end close process and delivering accurate management accounts and board reporting. • Producing insightful KPI reporting to support strategic decision making. • Business partnering with departmental managers to improve financial performance and cost control. • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management. • Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls. • Overseeing stock reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and annual stock counts. • Acting as the main point of contact for the annual audit and statutory compliance. • Leading, coaching and developing the finance team. • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the finance function. About YouWe're looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll ideally have: • CIMA or ACCA qualification. • Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role. • Manufacturing experience. • Experience managing or developing a finance team. • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge. • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. • The confidence to challenge, influence and build relationships across the business. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner rather than simply a reporting function. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have real influence over business decisions and play an integral role in the company's continued success. If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.