Finance Manager

We are working with our client to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team on a part-time maternity cover basis . This role will commence with a handover period from August to mid-October , ahead of the maternity leave beginning in October 2025 . The hours can be flexible but three days a week is preferred.

This is a Leeds office-based position , offering a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal finance leadership role within a purpose-driven and uniquely structured business.

What You Should Know

This isn’t your typical finance role — and our client isn’t your typical company. The business is founder-funded , with additional income generated via client invoices. As such, you’ll be operating within a bespoke financial structure , including managing shareholder loans and overseeing annual share issuance.

You’ll be a trusted partner to the MD and leadership team — offering insight, stability, and oversight during a critical period. You will work with the company accountants to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Key Details

• Start Date: August 2025 (handover period: August – mid-October)
• Duration: Maternity cover
• Schedule: 3 days per week
• Location: Leeds (office-based)
• Reporting to:
• Managing Director for strategic finance responsibilities
• Head of HR for day-to-day requests

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Pensions

• Review payroll data and liaise with accountants to finalise submissions
• Manage HMRC and international payroll payments
• Support bonus and salary review processes
• Oversee pension processing and annual renewals
• Respond to employee pension queries (with People Team)

Benefits

• Manage P11D and PSA processes with accountants and HMRC
• Oversee employee benefit renewals and enrolments
• Ensure correct benefit deductions and system updates
• Work with the Head of People to review benefit offerings

Banking & Payments

• Manage and approve payment flows and banking communications
• Oversee supplier payments and invoice management
• Coordinate data analyst payments and internal bank transfers

Funding

• Process shareholder loan agreements and payments
• Support share issuance and related accounting processes
• Collaborate with MD and finance teams on client invoice reporting

Accounts & Returns

• Oversee month-end reconciliations and VAT returns
• Support year-end accounts and corporation tax review

Reporting & Forecasting

• Monthly cost reviews and forecasting updates with MD and Leads
• Prepare and review annual forecasts and end-of-year cost reports

Management & Collaboration

• Manage and develop the Finance Assistant
• Attend cross-functional team meetings and business group sessions
• Drive collaboration across commercial, legal, HR, and finance stakeholders
• Maintain strong internal and external relationships

What We’re Looking For

• A strong background in finance operations, ideally in a standalone or senior role
• Experience managing payroll, pensions, and benefits
• Solid understanding of VAT, HMRC returns, and company accounts
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working closely with senior leadership in a hands-on capacity