Finance Manager

Finance Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits (free parking)
Location: Manchester City Centre
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week working from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established business based in Manchester City Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, managing a small team and work closely with senior leadership to support financial performance and business growth.

The Role:

As Finance Manager, you'll report into the CFO and you will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and daily finance operations, whilst providing valuable financial insight to support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and statutory accounts.

• Manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts and variance analysis.

• Oversee month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

• Manage cash flow, working capital and day-to-day finance operations.

• Oversee payroll, VAT, invoicing, purchase and sales ledgers.

• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management and board members.

• Manage, support and mentor a small finance team.

• Work closely with senior leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve processes and support business growth.

• Ensure financial compliance and maintain effective internal controls.

About You:

• QBE, part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), with strong hands-on finance experience.

• Proven experience preparing and managing monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.

• Previous experience managing/ mentoring a small finance team.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and provide commercial insight.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software, ideally Sage 50.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

• Previous experience within a consultancy or professional services environment would be advantageous.

• Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a busy, hands-on finance role

What's Next?

If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity within a varied and commercially focused role, we would love to hear from you.