Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Leeds | Up to £50,000 DOE Fully office based

This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager role for a £10m turnover logistics business going through steady growth. You'll take ownership of the full finance function, support the leadership team with day-to-day commercial insight, and manage one direct report.

It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation, likes autonomy, and is comfortable rolling their sleeves up in a fast-moving SME environment.

What you'll be doing

Managing the day-to-day finance function

Producing monthly management accounts

Cashflow forecasting and cash management

Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll

VAT returns and statutory reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

Liaising with external accountants and auditors

Improving processes and controls where needed

Managing and developing one member of staff

Working closely with the senior leadership team on operational and commercial matters

What they're looking for

Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an SME

Comfortable managing the full finance function end-to-end

Strong management accounts and cashflow experience

Practical, hands-on approach

Confident working in a fast-paced operational business

Logistics, transport or distribution experience would help, but isn't essential

Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience backgrounds will all be considered

What's on offer

£50,000 salary

Broad role with real ownership

Direct access to senior leadership

Stable and growing business

Opportunity to make improvements and have a visible impact