Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 West YorkshireSalary £45,000 - £55,000 + 10% annual bonusFlexible working - finish at 1pm on FridaysPermanent Full time Office based role. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and loves improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting a business as it scales. This role gives you full ownership of the finance function day-to-day, leading a team of four with two direct reports, and acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership.The OpportunityYou'll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and meaningful insight that helps the business grow while minimising risk.

From month-end to budgeting, cash forecasting to audit, you'll be the person the board relies on for clarity, challenge, and commercial guidance.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-end leadership - drive a smooth close and deliver accurate, consolidated management accounts and KPI reporting.Board reporting - produce packs leadership genuinely use to make decisions.Balance sheet control - maintain robust reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.Cost management - partner with departmental managers to review overheads and support smart spending decisions.Budgeting & forecasting - assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.Team leadership - motivate, coach, and develop your team to create a high-performing, collaborative culture.Cash forecasting & debtor finance - monitor debtors and working capital, providing accurate weekly data to senior leadership.Stock & manufacturing analysis - lead annual stock counts, variance reporting and analysis of manufacturing data including costed BOMs and new product development costs.Audit & compliance - act as main contact for auditors; ensure VAT, Deferred VAT/Duty and PVA are recorded correctly.Payroll support - work with the Financial Accountant on in-house payroll and headcount reporting.Fixed assets - maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation policies.What Good Looks LikeTimely, accurate reporting that supports decision-making.A finance team culture built on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement.Streamlined processes that remove non-value-added activity.Proactive financial support to directors and operational teams.Skills & ExperienceCIMA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experienceExperience operating at SMT levelStrong team management backgroundAdvanced Excel/data manipulation skillsManufacturing sector experience desirable but not essentialERP implementation exposure (desirable)Benefits£45,000 - £55,000 salary10% annual bonus26 days holiday + bank holidaysFree onsite parking or parking nearbyPension - company matches up to 5%Staff welfare facilities & mental health supportCompany fun days/eventsFlexible working - finish at 1pm every FridayFriendly, supportive team of fourLocationPudsey - easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford, and surrounding areas.If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Manager, then please email your CV.Closing date is 16.8.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future