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Finance Manager

Gifford and Partners
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager for a leading client in the industry, offering a salary of £70,000 to £90,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably with ACA or ACCA qualifications from a Big 4, Top 10, or mid-tier firm.
  • This role involves bridging regional finance teams with senior stakeholders and global operations, focusing on best-in-class accounting and leadership.
  • Key responsibilities include interpreting new accounting standards, providing technical guidance, and improving current accounting practices across the Group.
  • The position requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver training on complex accounting issues to non-financial audiences.

We're looking for a high-calibre, technically astute Finance Manager to join a leading client in industry. This is a rare opportunity to join a finance team and a centre of excellence. This isn't your standard technical accounting role. It's a high-impact, highly visible Finance Manager that bridges the gap between regional finance teams, senior stakeholders and global operations.

Provide best-in-class accounting and leadership across a dynamic, fast-paced global finance function, supporting continuous improvement, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting. Other key responsibilities will include;

  • Identify and interpret new accounting standards or emerging practices relevant to the Group.
  • Provide clear technical guidance to both the Group and regional finance teams.
  • Review current accounting practices across the Group, identifying and delivering areas of improvement.
  • Own and implement action plans to improve processes in line with evolving technical reporting needs.
  • Support on significant transactions, advising on accounting treatment and technical impact.
  • Deliver training and guidance on complex accounting issues in a way that is accessible to non-financial audiences and operational stakeholders.
  • Strengthen the Group's control environment with practical, risk-aware solutions.
  • Collaborate with auditors, senior finance leads and external stakeholders.

The role of Finance Manager targets

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, likely trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 or a mid-tier firm.
  • Strong technical background with experience in IFRS and consolidation.
  • Capable of building credibility quickly with senior stakeholders and board-level leaders.
  • Proactive, improvement-minded, and confident in navigating change.
  • Calm under pressure, thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, challenge, and working with great people across a large stage. Please get in touch with David Gifford at Gifford and Partners for a further overview and immediate shortlisting.

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