Finance Manager in Leeds

This role sits at the heart of financial performance for UK Processing. You’ll be responsible for the accurate accounting and reporting of revenue and cost of sales across multiple businesses, ensuring results genuinely reflect operational reality. You’ll work with large, complex data sets, partner with stakeholders across the organisation, and present results directly to senior leadership. Alongside this, you’ll support the ongoing ERP implementation and help strengthen processes as the finance function continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue and cost of sales are accurately accounted for each month across all UK Processing businesses
• Correctly record intercompany transactions, applying a strong understanding of UK operational structures
• Review gross margin performance and clearly explain variances against budget and KPIs
• Partner with FP&A to align month-end accounting with weekly performance and insight reporting
• Investigate and resolve financial queries and discrepancies, working closely with Finance, IT, and Operations
• Interrogate and validate data across multiple systems, including Sage, Workday, AMCS, and BI dashboards
• Maintain robust balance sheet accounting for revenue and cost of sales accruals
• Prepare and present monthly results to the Financial Controller, Finance Director, and CFO
• Support annual budgeting and external audit processes relating to revenue and cost of sales
• Contribute to the successful embedding of the new ERP system
• Manage, coach, and develop one direct report (Management Accountant)

About You

• You’ll be a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working close to operations and isn’t afraid to challenge numbers that don’t look right.
• Full accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong financial control experience across both P&L and balance sheet
• Confidence working with complex data and multiple financial systems
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
• A collaborative working style and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
• Clear communication skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Experience working in industry or commerce (preferred)

Why Join Panda?

• Ownership of one of the most critical areas of the P&L
• Regular exposure to senior finance leadership and the CFO
• A role combining technical accounting, operational insight, and people management
• Involvement in ERP implementation and finance transformation
• Hybrid working with a strong team base in Leeds
• A values-led business focused on sustainability, safety, and long-term growth

About Panda

We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.