Finance Manager

Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days WFH)Salary: Up to £75kStart: ImmediateThe Role

Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a leading Leeds-based organisation in the search for an experienced Finance Manager on a 12-month interim contract.

You'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, delivering accurate and timely reporting, alongside meaningful variance analysis that adds real insight. There's also responsibility for audit support, VAT returns, payroll review, and driving improvements across the month-end process.

It's a key role within the team, working closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen financial control and support better decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including group consolidation
• Variance analysis against budget and forecast, with clear, useful commentary
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Support with statutory accounts and audit process
• VAT returns and regulatory reporting compliance
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• Payroll review and oversight
• Budgeting support and KPI reporting
• Oversight of purchase ledger and payment approvals
• Improving month-end processes and reporting timelines
• Line management and development of finance team

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.