Finance Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a reputable business based in Denton.

Role: Finance Manager

Location: Denton

Salary: upto £50,000 DOE

Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Benefits:

* 23 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension scheme –3% employee and 8% employer

* Healthcare plan

* Death in Service

* Life Insurance

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Group Financial Controller.

The role will have 4 direct reports including Finance Assistant’s and the Purchase Ledger team but will also have daily input to the wider Finance Team.

Job Purpose

* This role will cover the main operating company, but will also include the other companies within the Group.

* Key Partner to the Group Financial Controller, supporting all aspects of the Group Strategy, Budget, Cash Flow Management and continuous development of systems and processes

* Preparation, development and analysis of financial information to allow the business to make well-informed decisions to ensure future profitability and growth

* Establish and maintain financial policies and management of business information systems

* This is an integral role to lead on financial processes, statutory governance and compliance

* Partner to business stakeholders by providing insightful and quality business information to support cost control in line with budget and to drive reduction in operating costs by function/ department

* Ensure all statutory requirements are accurately delivered to required timelines and lead on financial audits

* Support, develop and mentor direct reports, in addition to supporting the overall Finance Team

Key Tasks

Key tasks will include, but not be limited to the following:

* Monthly input and/ or validation of all transactions in the general ledger in line with the chart of accounts and ensure costs are coded to the correct budgeted account

* Completion of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations

* Production of the financial/ management reports including profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis and commentaries

* Production, analysis and reporting of detailed profitability by contract and supplier, reconciled to the reported gross profit

* Reconciliation and timely submission of VAT returns

* Management of fixed asset register, Capex monitoring and reporting including post-implementation analysis

* To assist the Head of Finance, in the production of the annual budget and periodic forecasting

* Ongoing review of cash-flow and cash availability

* Support production of annual statutory accounts

* Manage the direct reports, including day to day communication and motivation by mentoring them to allow for a succession plan

Key Skills

* Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant, preferably CIMA but ACCA will be considered

* Proven experience in a similar role with a, minimum of 3 years’ experience working in industry with a demonstrated work history covering all the key tasks required of this role

* Proven people management experience with the ability to manage, delegate, motivate and monitor effectively

* Proven technical ability, advanced excel skills required and financial modelling would be advantageous

Please note that Mpeople cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volumes of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept that on this occasion your application hasn’t been successful. Mpeople wishes you all the best in your job search

Job Info
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Job Title:
Finance Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
£50000 Per annum
Posted:
Oct 14th 2025
Closes:
Nov 14th 2025
Sector:
Distribution
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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