Finance Manager

Leeds City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in financial services is looking for a proactive Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong data analysis skills and a proven track record. This role offers competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, plus generous annual leave and development opportunities. Apply by 28 September 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Care workers discounts

Employee Networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Qualifications

• Strong track record in financial management and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Organised, curious, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Lead and support a team, develop smarter processes.

Skills

Financial management

Data analysis

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Qualified, part-qualified, or QBE accountant

Job description

Finance Manager – Inspire North

Salary: £40,233 per annum

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Closing Date: Sunday 28 September (2025)

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for driving financial excellence?

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our talented Finance team and help shape the financial future of our organisation.

As our Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight at every stage. You’ll lead and support a team, develop smarter processes, and provide the financial clarity that underpins confident decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight at every stage.
• Lead and support a team, develop smarter processes, and provide financial clarity for informed decision-making across the organisation.

Who we’re looking for

• A qualified, part-qualified, or QBE accountant with a strong track record in financial management and reporting.
• Someone who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• A confident leader who inspires, supports, and develops those around them.
• Organised, curious, and adaptable—always looking for smarter ways to work and ready to embrace new challenges.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things—and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working — enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service—because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including access to counselling and GP services— your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility — we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Prett Tejura, Head of Finance via [e-mail] or 07716 078825.

Apply Now! Inspire North Current Vacancies

The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 September 2025.

Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.

Good Luck!

Interviews will be held on 10 October 2025.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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