Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leeds
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing Regional Architectural Practice to be based at its Head Office in Leeds city centre.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the finance function and providing strategic financial insight to support continued business growth. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the organisation.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the company's financial operations, leading the month-end and year-end processes whilst ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing
Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
Preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
Monitoring cash flow and working capital to support financial stability
Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision making
Managing the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation and statutory reporting requirements
Developing and improving financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls
Monitoring project profitability and providing financial support to operational teams
Overseeing pension administration, company insurance renewals and other finance-related compliance activities
Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant
About You
We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on leadership role and can confidently influence stakeholders across the business.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant position
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills
A thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and financial compliance
Experience managing external audits
Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide commercial financial insight
Experience implementing and improving financial controls and processes
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business
Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous, although applications from suitably experienced candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
A key leadership role within a growing business
Opportunity to influence strategic decision making
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Career progression as the business continues to grow
If you're an ambitious Finance Manager looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where your expertise will make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion, or for further information, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting