Financial Director

Whatsoninleeds; 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 focuses on driving business performance through strategic financial insight, operational collaboration, and team leadership. The successful candidate will lead financial operations, ensure compliance, and support growth initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

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.

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, budgeting, forecasting.
• 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

Education

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

Job description

Full Job Description

Finance Director

Location: Leeds

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 a 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.