Interim Finance Manager

Finance Manager in Leeds | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office/2 Days Home) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits HW Finance are partnering with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12 month FTC basis for their Leeds-based finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who has developed a strong understanding of inventory, stock accounting, costing or gross margin analysis and is looking to take ownership of a key area within a large and complex international business. Working closely with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of inventory valuation, margin reporting and month-end processes, while helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. The Role Key responsibilities will include: • Ownership of inventory valuation and associated financial controls • Ensuring accurate gross margin accounting and reporting • Leading month-end activities, reviews and balance sheet reconciliations • Managing and developing a direct report • Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to resolve inventory and margin-related issues • Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and financial analyses • Identifying accounting risks and driving issues through to resolution • Supporting process improvement and transformation initiatives • Assisting senior finance leadership with ad-hoc projects and business initiatives About You We are particularly keen to speak with candidates who have experience within manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale or other stock-intensive environments. You will ideally have: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience) • Strong understanding of inventory, stock, costing, gross margin or product accounting • Experience managing month-end processes and balance sheet controls • Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability • A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a natural ability to investigate and solve problems • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Previous experience managing or mentoring team members would be advantageous Why Apply? • Join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector • High-profile role with significant exposure across the wider business • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture • Hybrid working environment • Competitive benefits package including pension, holiday purchase scheme and additional employee benefits If you have experience within inventory, stock or gross margin accounting and are looking for a role that offers ownership, visibility and long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.