Finance Manager in Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely statutory accounts in line with relevant standards.
• Produce monthly management accounts with insightful commentary, variance analysis and recommendations in line with the reporting timetable.
• Prepare the monthly Board pack, ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with business priorities.
• Reconcile payroll costs and maintain full support for all adjustments.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Oversee accurate and timely cashflow reporting and forecasting.

• Manage the year-end audit process, ensuring full and accurate supporting documentation is provided and acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Identify financial risks, propose mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal control requirements.

• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.
• Analyse financial trends and data to support decision-making and propose strategies to address challenges and leverage opportunities.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to operational teams, providing meaningful insights, financial analysis and challenge to drive performance.

• Identify, design and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and control.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the finance function.
• Lead finance-related projects and represent Finance on cross-functional initiatives.

• Manage, mentor and develop members of the Finance Team, ensuring effective coordination of activities and building a high-performing function.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Significant experience in Finance Management roles.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of reporting requirements.
• Experience building financial models and using financial software/ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and financial governance.
• Experience within hospitality, F&B, stadium, arena or multi-concept venues (preferred).
• Strong grasp of technology platforms – configuration, optimisation and their role in driving business performance.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Comfortable providing constructive challenge and influencing decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience of leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credible relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented and event-driven environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to take ownership and drive initiatives to completion.
• Able to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality

Why Join Us?

• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – including Virtual GP access and rewards
• Group Life Assurance – 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
• Birthday Day Off – an extra day to celebrate
• Complimentary Meals on Shift – breakfast, lunch, fruit and hot drinks
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform – including counselling support
• Employee Discounts Platform (Blackhawk) – cashback and savings across major retailers
• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays
• Career Development Opportunities – with progression across the campus