Finance Manager in Manchester

The OpportunityWe are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Finance team. You will be responsible for:

Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial reporting.

Working with auditors on statutory accounts.

Provide analysis on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Prepare management reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Coordinate rolling forecasts to reflect business performance and market conditions.

Prepares bi-weekly cashflow and understand the role of cash.

Prepares weekly Outturn with commentary on current performance and trends.

Leading all payroll, VAT and HMRC processes.

Monitor expenditure and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Conduct profitability analysis across business units, products, or projects.

Drive improvements in efficiency, cost control, and return on investment.

Owns KPIs (e.g., revenue, margins, cost trends).

Ensures compliance with reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

RequirementsProfessional Experience

Fully qualified accountant

Creating statutory accounts

Experience of managing AP and AR

Experience of annual audit

Excel and modelling

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Skills and Competencies

A proven track record of building and developing effective working relationships, excellent communication and good problem‐solving skills

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with employees and external contacts

Personal attributes

Self‐motivated and proactive in seeking out answers

An analytical mindset

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Excellent communication both verbal and written skills

Share options.

23 days annual leave, plus one for each year served (capped at 28).

Birthday leave.

Flexible start & finish hours 06:30 – 10:30 am

Life assurance at 5x salary

Health cash plan

Virtual GP appointments for you and your family

24/7 helpline for physical and mental health support, counselling, and other wellbeing resources

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working between home and office

City centre location with brand new fit out (when in the office)

Buy a holiday scheme

Charity day

Charity contribution

Professional accreditation funding

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave pay

Seniority level

Mid‐Senior level

Employment type

Full‐time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Telecommunications

Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom

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