Finance Manager - 12 month contract in Leeds

Looking for a role where finance genuinely makes a difference? Not every Finance Manager role is about delivering another month-end, navigating another budget cycle or driving another set of KPIs. Some roles offer something different. This is an opportunity to join one of Yorkshire's most respected and values-led organisations, operating from an exceptional environment and recognised nationally for excellence, culture and employee wellbeing.

As Finance Manager, you will lead an important operational finance function whilst partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. You'll combine financial leadership, team management and process improvement with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both colleagues and the wider community. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where purpose and commerciality sit comfortably side by side.

Why this opportunity stands out?

• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful environment: Join an organisation where your work directly supports long-term outcomes and makes a difference every single day.
• Leadership responsibility: Lead and develop a small team whilst acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
• Variety and breadth: This is far more than a traditional transactional finance role. You'll combine operational finance leadership with systems improvements, reporting enhancements and wider business projects.
• Excellent work-life balance: Hybrid working during holiday periods, a supportive culture and an outstanding benefits package create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
• A highly regarded employer: Join an award-winning organisation consistently recognised for employee engagement, culture and wellbeing.

The Role

Reporting directly into the senior finance leadership team, responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team.
• Ownership of a significant operational finance function.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems.
• Producing meaningful management information and performance reporting.
• Supporting treasury management and cashflow activities.
• Managing sensitive financial matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Supporting wider finance transformation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Deputising for senior finance leadership when required.

About You

You are likely to be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• An experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant.
• Someone who enjoys leading people and developing teams.
• Commercially minded but equally comfortable operating within a service-led environment.
• A confident communicator capable of building relationships across a broad stakeholder group.
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and making things work better.
• Looking for a role that offers genuine purpose alongside professional challenge.

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract ideally starting asap with excellent exposure and the opportunity to join an exceptional organisation and finance team. If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role that combines leadership, purpose and variety within a genuinely outstanding environment, we'd love to hear from you.