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Posted 21 July, 2026

Finance Manager

HW Finance
Pudsey, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Finance Manager | Manufacturing | Pudsey\n

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Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

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Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing manufacturing business?

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We're recruiting a Finance Manager to join a well-established, ambitious organisation that has built an excellent reputation within its sector. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in providing commercial insight, improving financial processes and supporting key business decisions.

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This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business, lead a small finance team and help drive continuous improvement as the company continues its growth journey.

The Role\n

Key responsibilities include:

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  • Leading the month-end close process and delivering accurate management accounts and board reporting.
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  • Producing insightful KPI reporting to support strategic decision making.
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  • Business partnering with departmental managers to improve financial performance and cost control.
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  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management.
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  • Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring robust financial controls.
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  • Overseeing stock reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and annual stock counts.
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  • Acting as the main point of contact for the annual audit and statutory compliance.
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  • Leading, coaching and developing the finance team.
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  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the finance function.
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About You\n

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.

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You'll ideally have:

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  • CIMA or ACCA qualification.
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  • Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role.
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  • Manufacturing experience.
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  • Experience managing or developing a finance team.
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  • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge.
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  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
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  • The confidence to challenge, influence and build relationships across the business.
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Why Apply?\n

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This is an opportunity to join a business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner rather than simply a reporting function. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have real influence over business decisions and play an integral role in the company's continued success.

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If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, variety and the opportunity to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.