Bid Finance Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm seeks a driven Part-Qualified Accountant to join their finance team in Macclesfield. This role offers a unique opportunity for CIMA or ACCA students to engage in business partnering and provide critical financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Competitive salary and benefits include a bonus, flexible working conditions, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous starting salary

Bonus up to 15%

25 days holiday

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role is required.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance departments to provide financial guidance.
• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate the financial viability of business proposals.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Actively studying CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Part-Qualified Accountant to join our clients dynamic finance team in Macclesfield. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a CIMA or ACCA studier who is keen to move beyond traditional accounting and partner with key business stakeholders. You will provide critical financial insights, analysis, and support to drive strategic decision-making, profitability, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with non-finance departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions, and support commercial initiatives.
• Analysis & Reporting: Develop and maintain robust financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning. Produce insightful variance analysis and commentary on business performance against targets.
• Commercial Support: Evaluate the financial viability of new business proposals, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities, presenting clear recommendations to senior management.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting to enhance efficiency and the quality of management information.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA or ACCA).
• Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a strong commercial acumen.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Previous experience within the FMCG, B2B, Retail, or Manufacturing sectors.

In return you will be offered a fantastic package with generous starting salary, bonus up to 15% (PRP) 25 days holiday and a very flexible working pattern, following probation where you will work in the office just two days a week.

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