Financial Director

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and distribution business in Leeds is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join their senior leadership team. This role offers a competitive salary, a chance to impact the future direction of the business, and requires a commercially focused finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Collaborative, supportive leadership team

Opportunity to shape future direction of the business

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Finance Director or senior financial leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or a related sector.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, growing, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial insight and guidance to the Board and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Insight

Education

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

Job description

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We are currently supporting a leading manufacturing and distribution business in Leeds in the search for an experienced Finance Director to join their senior leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys working closely with operational and commercial teams to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial insight and guidance to the Board and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to support growth, margin improvement, and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring a strong culture of accountability and high performance.
• Oversee compliance, statutory accounts, and liaison with auditors.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in a Finance Director or senior financial leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or a related sector.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business actions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing, and hands-on environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership team.
• Leeds-based role with strong local footprint.

If you’re a finance leader looking for your next challenge in a growth-focused manufacturing or distribution business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.