Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Salary: Up to £55,000 Location: South Manchester

A high-growth, investor-backed business is seeking a Finance Manager to join on a 12-month fixed term basis. This is a key hire during a period of expansion, offering the opportunity to enhance financial processes, support performance, and provide valuable insight to senior stakeholders.

Overview of the Role

This position will take responsibility for core finance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful analysis. You will play a central role in supporting both operational and strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Duties

• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Prepare and refine monthly management accounts, including full financial statements and variance analysis
• Develop reporting packs that clearly communicate financial performance, trends, and risks
• Provide commercial and operational analysis to support wider business functions
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Monitor cashflow, including forecasting and working capital management
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards
• Lead, mentor, and support a small finance team
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and modelling to support strategic initiatives

Candidate Profile

• (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong grounding in financial reporting and close processes
• Proven ability to produce high-quality management information
• Confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Experience working in a fast-paced or scaling environment
• Strong systems knowledge with a focus on continuous improvement

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates