Financial Director

Jackson Hogg; Leeds; 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 involves leading financial operations, providing strategic insight, and driving improvements in financial processes. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership and commercial skills, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to shape future direction

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Finance Director or senior financial leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or a related sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Consumer Services

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