Michael Page are supporting a leading professional services client in Leeds Centre who are on the search for a Finance Manager to act as a no.2 in the department. This is a varied role, covering all month-end and financial reporting processes, budgeting and forecasting along with supporting on strategic projects. There has been a period of exciting change in the business, so a great opportunity to gain senior business stakeholder exposure and add value.\n\nClient Details\n\nOur client is a leading professional services business based in Leeds Centre.

The Finance Manager sits within a fairly lean finance structure, with this position acting as no.2, therefore strategic exposure and wider skill development will be in plentiful supply. The offices are in a fantastic, accessible location with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.\n\nDescription\n\nIn this busy and varied Finance Manager position, you will be expected to:\n\nLead the UK management accounting cycle, producing accurate monthly results, key journals, and balanced ledgers while coordinating with AP and other finance teams.\nSupport monthly Group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations, adjustments, and preparation of supporting schedules.\nDeliver monthly reporting for practice groups and support functions, providing clear variance analysis and insight.\nWork with the Head of Finance on statutory audit preparation, ensuring strong controls and audit-ready documentation.\nSupport budgeting and forecasting cycles, partnering with department leads to set reliable budgets and monitor performance.\nImprove finance processes and systems, including evaluating and integrating AI tools to enhance automation, data quality, and efficiency.\nBuild strong relationships across the business, offering clear financial advice and supporting ad-hoc reporting needs. \n\nProfile\n\nFor this Finance Manager role, we're looking for:\n\nA qualified accountant with senior-level experience in professional services, particularly UK management and statutory reporting.\nStrong operational focus with a history of streamlining and improving finance processes and controls.\nSkilled in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling, able to extract clear insights and influence decision-making.\nEffective communicator who can build credibility with senior stakeholders, including Boards, Partners, auditors, and advisors.\nHighly data-driven, with a commitment to strong data governance and an interest in leveraging technology-especially AI-to enhance finance operations.\nValuable experience in system implementation or integration projects, particularly involving data migration and integrity.

\n\nJob Offer\n\nSalary up to c.£65k + Bonus + Fantastic office location + Development prospects + Benefits package