Finance Manager

Finance Manager | c£55,000 |South Manchester | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and values-driven organisation during a period of continued growth and transformation. This is a broad and commercially focused role, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making, financial planning, regulatory compliance, and operational performance across a complex multi-entity environment.

The Role

You'll lead the delivery of a high-quality finance service across the Group — from business partnering and management accounts to statutory reporting, long-term financial planning and tax compliance. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide the insight and analysis that drives sound decision-making at every level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver robust budget setting, forecasting and financial performance reporting
• Support production of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process
• Provide insightful financial analysis and business partnering support to senior stakeholders
• Drive financial control, compliance and continuous improvement across finance operations
• Support development and investment activity through financial appraisal, modelling and risk analysis
• Contribute to long-term financial strategy, including stress testing, and scenario planning
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team
• Drive process improvements, automation and value for money across the business

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven management experience in a complex finance environment
• Strong technical knowledge across financial and management accounting
• Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence at all levels
• Experience of business partnering across multi-disciplinary teams
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems

What’s on Offer

• 28 days annual leave (rising to 31)
• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Healthcare cash plan
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation with strong values and a supportive culture

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply with your CV today.