Finance Manager

Ernst & Young; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Finance Manager in Leeds to oversee all financial activities for their charity-sector client. The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong financial management skills and experience in complex processes. The position offers a negotiable salary and the opportunity to lead a small finance team both in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex financial processes and multiple stakeholders.
• Professional, discreet handling of sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including accounting and reconciliations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management.
• Manage payroll, cash flow, and banking processes.

Skills

Financial management

Reporting skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)

Job description

Finance Manager

We're supporting a charity‑sector client looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all financial activity across their organisation. This role involves leading on financial operations, managing statutory compliance, and providing clear financial insight to senior stakeholders. You'll ensure strong financial controls, deliver accurate reporting, and oversee a small finance team in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounting, reconciliations and financial controls
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports for management and trustees
• Manage payroll, cash flow, banking and payment processes
• Maintain accurate records of income, grants, and restricted funds
• Oversee financial systems and support integration with internal databases
• Coordinate statutory submissions including VAT, Gift Aid and year‑end audit requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and best practice
• Provide guidance and support to finance staff in the UK and overseas

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)
• Strong financial management and reporting skills
• Experience working with complex financial processes and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to advise senior leaders
• Comfortable working with financial systems and MS Office
• Professional, discreet and confident handling sensitive financial information

Location: West Yorkshire

Contract: Salary Negotiable Contract, Full-time