Finance Manager


Location

Salford


Salary

£45000 - £60000


Job Type

Contract


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Finance Manager – Maternity Cover

12-month contract | Flexible hybrid working | Excellent benefits

We’re partnering with a well-established, values-driven professional services group with a reputation for delivering exceptional service and expert advice to clients. They’re trusted by their sector, respected by their peers, and passionate about building strong, collaborative teams.

Now, they’re looking for a Finance Manager to step into a key maternity cover position, someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading people, and knows how to keep the financial engine running smoothly.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you’ll take the lead on day-to-day operations within the central finance team. This is a hands on role where your expertise will make a direct impact across the group. Expect variety, autonomy, and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, sales, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a small finance team (Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant)
  • Produce and review monthly consolidated management accounts
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow to ensure covenant compliance
  • Take ownership of the annual audit process and ensure all statutory, VAT, and corporation tax filings are completed on time
  • Act as a trusted business partner to other departments, helping them achieve best practices

About You:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • 5+ years in a finance role, ideally with experience leading a team
  • Proven track record producing insightful management information
  • Skilled in Excel and familiar with Sage Intacct
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting financial insights clearly
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with a knack for problem-solving

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Join a company that genuinely invests in its people, with a strong culture built on integrity, respect, and collaboration
  • Flexible hybrid working options
  • Private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, cashback savings platform, enhanced family-friendly policies, and more
  • Free onsite parking and regular company events
  • A workplace where your ideas are heard, and your career development is supported

If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role within a supportive, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Accountancy and Finance point of contact is:

Finance Manager – Maternity Cover

12-month contract | Flexible hybrid working | Excellent benefits

We’re partnering with a well-established, values-driven professional services group with a reputation for delivering exceptional service and expert advice to clients. They’re trusted by their sector, respected by their peers, and passionate about building strong, collaborative teams.

Now, they’re looking for a Finance Manager to step into a key maternity cover position, someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading people, and knows how to keep the financial engine running smoothly.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you’ll take the lead on day-to-day operations within the central finance team. This is a hands on role where your expertise will make a direct impact across the group. Expect variety, autonomy, and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, sales, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a small finance team (Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant)
  • Produce and review monthly consolidated management accounts
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow to ensure covenant compliance
  • Take ownership of the annual audit process and ensure all statutory, VAT, and corporation tax filings are completed on time
  • Act as a trusted business partner to other departments, helping them achieve best practices

About You:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • 5+ years in a finance role, ideally with experience leading a team
  • Proven track record producing insightful management information
  • Skilled in Excel and familiar with Sage Intacct
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting financial insights clearly
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with a knack for problem-solving

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Join a company that genuinely invests in its people, with a strong culture built on integrity, respect, and collaboration
  • Flexible hybrid working options
  • Private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, cashback savings platform, enhanced family-friendly policies, and more
  • Free onsite parking and regular company events
  • A workplace where your ideas are heard, and your career development is supported

If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role within a supportive, ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.

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