REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER | LEEDS | c£50000 - £62000 + 10% Pension + package
A ROLE THAT PUTS YOU AT THE CENTRE OF CHANGE
This isn’t just another Finance Manager role.
This is an opportunity to step into a business at a pivotal moment - where an entire industry is evolving, and finance is being repositioned at the heart of decision-making.
You’ll be joining a major UK household brand as it transitions into a more complex, diversified model spanning corporate partnerships, contract services, and commercial operations. It’s fast-moving, high-impact, and full of opportunity for the right person.
YOUR ROLE IN THE STORY
This is a true end-to-end regional role.
You’ll take ownership of your region - not as a reporter of numbers, but as a Finance Business Partner who shapes what happens next.
From month-end through to commercial insight, you’ll be embedded in the business, working directly with operational leaders and influencing performance on the ground.
As one senior leader put it:
"We want someone who’s comfortable getting into the detail, but equally confident getting out into the business and challenging what they’ve seen."
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
This isn’t a layered, hierarchical environment where finance sits in the background.
You’ll have direct exposure to senior leadership, including MDs who are genuinely engaged and commercially curious.
"Our MD and SLT is very hungry to get into the detail of the numbers and understand the business. If you want access to senior leadership and to be part of a team that’s driving things forward, this is the environment for that."
You’ll be trusted to:
- Own your regional P&L
- Partner with General Managers across multiple depots
- Deliver meaningful, real-time insight
- Play a role in bids, tenders, operational and commercial decisions
And importantly, you’ll be given the space to think, challenge and improve - not just execute.
THE COMMERCIAL EXPOSURE
This is where the role really stands out.
You won’t just be reporting on performance - you’ll be helping shape it.
Across your region, you’ll be involved in:
- Understanding revenue and cost drivers in detail
- Supporting commercial and contract bids
- Contributing to commercially significant decisions
"There are really exciting commercial projects - multiple millions of pounds worth of deals. It’s fast-paced, and very rewarding when you see the results."
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Success here isn’t just about delivering a clean month-end.
It’s about:
- Spotting issues early and asking the right questions
- Translating numbers into clear, actionable insight
- Building credibility with operational stakeholders
- Improving processes and raising the standard of output
You’ll be working largely autonomously, so mindset matters.
"The key quality for me is confidence. They need to be able to go out into the business, challenge, make decisions and learn from it."
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR
This role is deliberately designed for someone in the middle - not purely technical, not purely commercial.
You might be:
- A Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner wanting more ownership
- A Financial Accountant looking to become more commercially involved
- A newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA ready for a broader role
What matters most:
- Confidence to engage and challenge
- Curiosity to understand how the business really works
- Willingness to get into the detail when needed
- A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
THE REALITY OF THE ROLE
This is a visible, hands‑on role across multiple locations.
- Travel across your region (typically up to 3 days per week)
- Regular time in depots and with operational teams
- A mix of structured reporting and unstructured problem‑solving
It will suit someone who enjoys being in the business, not just behind a desk.
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
- Salaryof c£52000 - £62,000
- 10% employer‑matched pension
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days on‑site)
- Real exposure to senior leadership
- A genuine platform to accelerate your career
And most importantly:
A role where you’re not just producing numbers - you’re helping shape what happens next.
FINAL THOUGHT
If you’re looking for a role where you can:
- Own something end-to-end
- Develop commercially, not just technically
- Be part of a business going through real change
This is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come around often.
Contact Details:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Recruitment Team
