At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day finance functions and produce monthly management accounts.
- Company: Join a £10m turnover logistics business experiencing steady growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of up to £50,000 with direct access to senior leadership.
- Other info: The position is fully office-based in Leeds.
- Why this job: This role offers real ownership and the chance to make visible improvements.
- Qualifications: Experience in a Finance Manager role within an SME is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager role for a £10m turnover logistics business going through steady growth. You'll take ownership of the full finance function, support the leadership team with day-to-day commercial insight, and manage one direct report. It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation, likes autonomy, and is comfortable rolling their sleeves up in a fast-moving SME environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing the day-to-day finance function
- Producing monthly management accounts
- Cashflow forecasting and cash management
- Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll
- VAT returns and statutory reporting
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Liaising with external accountants and auditors
- Improving processes and controls where needed
- Managing and developing one member of staff
- Working closely with the senior leadership team on operational and commercial matters
What they're looking for:
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an SME
- Comfortable managing the full finance function end-to-end
- Strong management accounts and cashflow experience
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Confident working in a fast-paced operational business
- Logistics, transport or distribution experience would help, but isn't essential
- Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience backgrounds will all be considered
What's on offer:
- £50,000 salary
- Broad role with real ownership
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Stable and growing business
- Opportunity to make improvements and have a visible impact
Finance Manager in Guiseley employer: Headstar
This logistics business, based in Leeds, has a turnover of £10m and is steadily growing. Employees enjoy a broad role with real ownership and direct access to the senior leadership team, fostering a collaborative environment for improvement.
