Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days WFH)
Salary: Up to £60,000
Start: Immediate

The Role

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a leading organisation in Leeds to recruit an experienced Finance Manager on a 12-month interim contract.

You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and variance analysis, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information. The role also includes oversight of audit support, VAT returns, payroll review, and ongoing improvements to month-end processes.

This is a key role within the finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders to support strong financial control and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidated reporting
• Variance analysis and commentary against budget and forecast
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Support with statutory accounts and audit requirements
• VAT returns and regulatory reporting
• Cashflow monitoring and reporting
• Payroll review and oversight
• Budgeting and KPI reporting
• Oversight of purchase ledger and payment approvals
• Process improvement across month-end reporting
• Line management of finance team members

About You

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong month-end and management accounts experience
• Confident handling audits, VAT, and financial reporting
• Experience managing or supporting a small finance team
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) desirable

If you’re an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.