Finance Manager

We’re working with a £250m turnover European manufacturing group seeking a hands on, detail driven Finance Manager to take ownership of finance operations across its UK entities , based from its UK HQ in Horwich, Bolton .

Reporting into the Group Finance Director , you’ll lead a team of four – with wider coordination responsibilities across both UK based and offshore finance resource. This is a varied, people first role that combines financial reporting, controls, and technical accounting with the opportunity to develop your team and grow into a more senior leadership position.

Manufacturing experience isn’t essential – what matters is strong technical finance skills, a calm and supportive leadership style, and the ability to bring clarity and insight to numbers.

Key Requirements

• Manage a team of 4, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of month-end close
• Take full ownership of the month-end process
• Oversee and maintain internal controls , with a focus on journal reviews, reconciliations, and escalation to the FD where required
• Lead the coordination of both internal and external audits , including preparing impairment reviews and handling technical audit queries
• Act as the first point of contact for technical accounting queries – including lease accounting and documentation of key positions
• Support the preparation of UK statutory accounts
• Drive process reviews and improvements across finance operations
• Mentor and develop your team, creating structure, consistency and accountability

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant, ACA or ACCA preferred
• Experienced in management accounting, controls, and month-end review
• Confident managing audits and acting as the technical voice within finance
• Strong appreciation for control environments
• Comfortable managing a mixed team (onshore/offshore) and coordinating across stakeholders
• Practical, inquisitive and eager to grow – someone who sees the value in doing the fundamentals well
• Experience in a large, multi-entity international group would be beneficial

Benefits include:

• £60,000 – £70,0000
• 15% bonus
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 day from home
• 37.5 hours/week –  compressed 4 day week considered
• Private medical, life assurance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexitime and a flexible benefits package
• Clearly defined path for progression to Financial Controller
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Death in Service – 4x annual salary
• Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

This is a people-first finance role, perfect for someone who wants to step up, build a capable team, and work closely with senior leaders in a growing group.