Finance Manager - Oldham & Rochdale area

Description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Oldham & Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Qualification Required: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

Overview:

On behalf of our client, a well-established and growing organisation in the Oldham and Rochdale area, we are currently recruiting for a professionally qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to take ownership of a finance function within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

The Role:

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis

• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations

• Effective cash flow management and financial planning

• Leading and mentoring a small finance team

• Providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making

• Managing the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors

• Driving process improvements across the finance function

The Ideal Candidate:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen

• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within an SME or owner-managed business

• Skilled in financial systems and advanced Excel

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, hands-on, and confident in working autonomously

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunity to shape and influence the finance function

• Hybrid working options available after probation

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing business in the Oldham and Rochdale area. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.