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.
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

Lead on financial controls and reporting to support strategic decision makingManage a team of accountants while driving collaboration and optimisation
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.

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.

• 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!

Skills Required