Finance Manager, Manufacturing company in West Yorkshire Your new company Hays is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Leeds, committed to innovation, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products to our customers. As growth continues within the company, we are keen to connect with experienced Finance Managers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Your new role Management reporting: Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary. Costing & margin analysis: Monitor production costs, overheads, and profitability, ensuring efficiency across operations. Budgeting & forecasting: Lead planning cycles, aligning financial targets with production schedules and strategic goals. Business partnering: Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production teams to provide financial insights that drive performance. Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, strengthen controls, and enhance ERP/BI systems. Compliance & audit: Ensure adherence to financial standards and support external audits. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong management accounting background. Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with deep knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis. Expertise in inventory management, stock valuation, and margin analysis, ensuring accurate reporting of production costs. Strong understanding of overhead allocation, BOM (Bill of Materials) costing, and WIP (Work in Progress) accounting. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage) is highly desirable. Ability to partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams, translating financial data into actionable insights for efficiency and profitability. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning tailored to manufacturing cycles and demand fluctuations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision-making. Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package (typically £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience). Professional development support Exposure to strategic projects within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Hybrid working options with a supportive Leeds-based office culture. Clear progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4743151