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Brand New Permanent Opportunity
Finance Manager
£43,000 to £52,000 based on experience 
Bury Area - great links to M60, M62 and free car parking onsite
Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 at home
Hours - 8.30am to 4.45pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am to 4.15pm on a Friday

My client is seeking a proactive and commercially aware Finance Manager to support their Finance Director in overseeing the financial operations of their leading manufacturing business. This is a brand-new role within the company — an exciting opportunity to make an impact!

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations whilst leading a small, dedicated finance team of three. 

Whether you are fully qualified, part-qualified, or qualified through experience, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a collaborative environment where you can really make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
Supporting the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Preparing management accounts, variance analysis, and balance sheet reviews for senior leadership
Optimising cost accounting processes and ensuring financial compliance
Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital
Collaborating closely with operational and production teams to support commercial decision-making
What We’re Looking For:

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 2–4 years’ experience in finance or qualified through experience.
Proven leadership experience managing or supervising a small team
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor or similar)
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
In return for your expertise:

Benefits include - cycle to work scheme, Pension at 6%, death in service, 25 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays, bonus payments for tenure
A chance to shape this newly created role and make it your own
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? 

To discuss the role in more detail and review a job description please call Ruth on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) today.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. 

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