Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing Regional Architectural Practice to be based at its Head Office in Leeds city centre.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the finance function and providing strategic financial insight to support continued business growth. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the company's financial operations, leading the month-end and year-end processes whilst ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and billing

Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports

Preparing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections

Monitoring cash flow and working capital to support financial stability

Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision making

Managing the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation and statutory reporting requirements

Developing and improving financial systems, reporting processes and internal controls

Monitoring project profitability and providing financial support to operational teams

Overseeing pension administration, company insurance renewals and other finance-related compliance activities

Managing and developing an Accounts Assistant

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on leadership role and can confidently influence stakeholders across the business.

You'll ideally have

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant position
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management skills
• A thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and financial compliance
• Experience managing external audits
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide commercial financial insight
• Experience implementing and improving financial controls and processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business
• Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) would be advantageous, although applications from suitably experienced candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
• What's on Offer?
• Salary of £55,000 – £60,000
• A key leadership role within a growing business
• Opportunity to influence strategic decision making
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression as the business continues to grow

If you're an ambitious Finance Manager looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where your expertise will make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion, or for further information, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting