Finance Project Manager | Leeds | Hybrid | £60,000-£70,000 This business is going through massive transformation, transforming from spreadsheets, manual consolidations and full month-end close to leverage systems, automate, consolidate and make finance at the forefront of the business. It’s a finance function doing its best, but nowhere near where it needs to be, however, fast forward 12 months and you’ll have played a key part in transforming it. At the same time? Multiple acquisitions completed Global expansion unlocked And a clear expectation: this needed to level up fast So that’s exactly what they’re doing. New systems, new structure, future M&A and a finance function being rebuilt to keep up with it all. Now they need someone who can step into the middle of that and make a difference. This isn’t a typical Project Finance Manager role It’s not neat. It’s not fully defined. And it’s definitely not passive. It’s for someone who can: Pick things up quickly Handle ambiguity without slowing down And contribute across multiple moving parts without needing constant direction What you’ll be stepping into You’ll work across a mix of project, strategic, and core finance work. That includes: Supporting investor reporting and building presentations that actually stand up to scrutiny Getting pulled into M&A and financial due diligence as activity ramps back up Helping design and improve processes in a business that’s actively evolving Playing a role in a finance transformation project Supporting ESG reporting and governance frameworks Picking up ad hoc work that doesn’t come with a playbook There is BAU, but even that is being rebuilt. The goal is simple: take month-end from a full month… to under a week. The bigger picture This is a business with real momentum. They’ve: Grown quickly through acquisition Been through a period of remediation And are preparing to re-enter the M&A cycle later this year There’s also a future transaction event on the horizon, whether that’s further investment or exit. So, this role won’t sit on the sidelines. What they need from you ACA is non-negotiable. Beyond that, it’s about how you operate. You’ll likely come from: Practice Corporate finance Or a role where you’ve had exposure to transactions or projects But more importantly, you: Don’t wait to be told what to do Are comfortable working without perfect structure Can move between detail and big-picture thinking Want a role that’s broader than “just accounting” What this turns into This isn’t a fixed role. The business is growing, The team will evolve. And this position is being hired with that in mind. If you’re good, you’ll grow with it. They don’t need someone to keep things ticking. They need someone who can help move things forward. Want to know more? Get in touch at natalie@ifftalent.com or 07785931193.