Finance Manager
CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowOptimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively for an SME business based in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Finance Manager.
You must be qualified with good PQE and ideally some commercial finance experience.
You will be responsible for:
* Coaching and managing direct reports
* Being a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice, analysis and insight to the SMT, to achieve our growth plans and budgets.
* Manage the finance function ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time:
* the preparation and review of monthly management accounts
* update weekly production revenue plan and forecast.
* prepare annual budgets.
* responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of updating financial records.
* providing accurate information for the processing of payroll and create templates to calculate commissions payments.
* ensure all suppliers are paid promptly.
* complete VAT and other company returns.
* preparation and review of statutory accounts.
* Contribute positively to improving the financial and operating performance of the company through:
* provision of Management information and finance KPI’s, including creating client profitability reports and other ad hoc analysis.
* improving month end processes, reducing time spent by the team to create efficiencies.
* including identifying areas for cost savings.
* Liaise with auditors and advisers regarding statutory compliance matters or other events.
The successful candidate will:
* 5+ years ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified
* Have excellent excel skills
* Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Be personable and able to build strong candidate and colleague rapports
* Highly organised with the ability to multi-task
* Have a keen attention to detail
* Able to analyse and present data
* Have a positive attitude ready to work in a busy environment
The role would suit a strong Financial / Management or Group Accountant looking for their first Finance Manager opportunity. An amazing opportunity to add value to the business.
Salary up to c£58,000 plus benefits
You must be qualified with good PQE and ideally some commercial finance experience.
You will be responsible for:
* Coaching and managing direct reports
* Being a proactive member of the Senior Management Team, providing advice, analysis and insight to the SMT, to achieve our growth plans and budgets.
* Manage the finance function ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and on time:
* the preparation and review of monthly management accounts
* update weekly production revenue plan and forecast.
* prepare annual budgets.
* responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of updating financial records.
* providing accurate information for the processing of payroll and create templates to calculate commissions payments.
* ensure all suppliers are paid promptly.
* complete VAT and other company returns.
* preparation and review of statutory accounts.
* Contribute positively to improving the financial and operating performance of the company through:
* provision of Management information and finance KPI’s, including creating client profitability reports and other ad hoc analysis.
* improving month end processes, reducing time spent by the team to create efficiencies.
* including identifying areas for cost savings.
* Liaise with auditors and advisers regarding statutory compliance matters or other events.
The successful candidate will:
* 5+ years ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified
* Have excellent excel skills
* Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Be personable and able to build strong candidate and colleague rapports
* Highly organised with the ability to multi-task
* Have a keen attention to detail
* Able to analyse and present data
* Have a positive attitude ready to work in a busy environment
The role would suit a strong Financial / Management or Group Accountant looking for their first Finance Manager opportunity. An amazing opportunity to add value to the business.
Salary up to c£58,000 plus benefits