Finance Manager

Gifford and Partners Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager who can blend strong financial control with commercial influence and senior stakeholder engagement. The role involves business partnering with internal stakeholders, guiding them on financial performance, and presenting insights to the board and senior leadership. This position offers a dynamic mix of accounting and commercial responsibilities, emphasizing long-term career potential within a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with internal stakeholders, guiding them through monthly financial performance.
• Presenting to the board and senior leadership, clearly articulating performance drivers and explaining variances to plan and forecast.

Job description

Overview

This is a genuinely varied and somewhat rare opportunity for a Finance Manager seeking a role that blends robust financial control with commercial influence, performance enhancement and senior stakeholder engagement. It offers a well-balanced mix of accounting and commercial responsibilities, giving real breadth and long-term career potential.

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that corporate and business strategies are underpinned by strong financial control, insightful reporting and the consistent drive to maximise profitability and operational efficiency.

Although positioned within a large corporate environment, this role carries the scope and impact of a Financial Controller supporting Commercial Operations. You will gain significant exposure across the business, ensuring stakeholders understand and act upon the story behind the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include :
• Business partnering with internal stakeholders, guiding them through monthly financial performance.
• Presenting to the board and senior leadership , clearly articulating performance drivers and explaining variances to plan and forecast.