Finance Manager
Progression to Financial Controller
West Yorkshire Manufacturing Full-time
A great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a broad, hands-on role with clear progression to Financial Controller.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business looking for someone proactive, commercially aware, and ready to take ownership. This role is ideal for a candidate moving from practice into industry, or a strong Finance Assistant / Finance Manager seeking their next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, journals
- Preparation of management accounts with supporting analysis
- Financial accounting
- Year-end support and liaison with auditors
- Cash flow forecasting and credit control ownership
- Payroll, VAT returns, and financial compliance
- Product costing and margin analysis
- Supporting pricing, commercial decisions, and operational performance
About You
- ACA qualified or equivalent
- Financial Accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills; Power BI a bonus
- Detail-driven, organised, and proactive
- Manufacturing experience helpful but not essential
- Ideal for someone stepping from practice into industry