Finance Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Strategic impact

Career progression

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function from its Leeds head office. You will own month-end and year-end processes, ensure robust governance and deliver accurate reporting to support continued growth.

Key duties include managing AP/AR, payroll and billing, overseeing audits, budgeting and cash flow, developing controls and financial systems, and guiding a finance team. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous, although applications from suitably experienced candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing.
• Produce 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

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Audit liaison

UK GAAP/IFRS

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Job 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.

• 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.

• 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.