Finance Manager (Inventory & Gross Margin)

Finance ManagerLeeds | 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 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.