Senior Finance Manager

Michael Page; Morley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Manager in Leeds to lead statutory reporting and financial control. The successful applicant will oversee audit processes and mentor a finance team. This role offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, along with opportunities for professional development and a supportive company culture. Ideal candidates are ACA qualified with industry experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive company culture

Additional benefits to be confirmed

Qualifications

• Post-qualification industry experience in finance management.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a finance team.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group-wide statutory reporting and audit delivery.
• Enhance financial controls and streamline month-end procedures.
• Lead and develop a finance team, ensuring high performance.
• Manage the audit cycle, ensuring compliance and readiness.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Michael Page Finance are supporting a rapidly expanding, PE-backed business in Leeds on their search for a Senior Finance Manager to lead statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and financial control which proves a great opportunity for a technical and controls-focused accountant with understanding of tax processes. In return, the successful candidate will gain exposure to senior finance and wider business leaders, projects and progression prospects.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly expanding, PE-backed business based in Leeds. The organisation is embarking upon a period of exciting change ahead of some ambitious growth plans over the next year. This Senior Finance Manager role has been created as a result of internal progression, offering the opportunity to gain valuable development for the successful candidate.

Description

In this fast-paced and varied Senior Finance Manager role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Take ownership of group-wide statutory reporting, external audit delivery, and key tax and treasury activities.
• Shape and strengthen financial controls by designing and embedding improved policies, processes, and frameworks across the finance teams.
• Streamline month-end procedures to produce faster, more accurate financial information and enhance overall reporting quality.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small finance team, ensuring robust performance and capability development.
• Produce clear, timely financial results for both individual entities and the consolidated group, supporting investor and stakeholder requirements.
• Manage the audit cycle from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality statutory accounts and strong audit readiness.
• Champion efficient cash management and ensure full compliance with tax obligations and financial regulation.
• Contribute to key change initiatives, including system enhancements, accounting updates, and other finance transformation projects.

Profile

We're looking for:

• Professionally qualified accountant with post-qualification industry experience, preferably ACA or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a small finance team to deliver high-quality results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships across multiple business areas.
• Adaptable and confident in managing change, ambiguity, and process improvement initiatives.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between 60,000 and 70,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and professional company culture.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager looking to advance their career in the healthcare industry. If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now to take the next step in your career.