Finance Manager

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven not-for-profit organization in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a finance team. The role offers a salary of up to GBP55,000 and includes a strong benefits package, such as a pension scheme and flexible hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience and a strong grasp of financial management principles.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering management accounts and budget support.
• Proven experience across financial reporting cycles.
• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of monthly management accounts and business partnering packs.
• Deliver variance analysis, cash flows, and robust forecasting.
• Lead annual budget production and support budget holders.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Excellent stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager Manchester Not-for-Profit Up to GBP55K + Excellent Benefits

We re delighted to be working with a values–driven Not–for–Profit organisation in Manchester to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. Offering a salary of up to GBP55,000, this role comes with a fantastic benefits package including a strong pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and family–friendly flexibility with hybrid working options.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you ll lead a small finance team and play a key role in providing accurate financial and management information to support the organisation s strategic and operational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts and business partnering packs


• Delivering variance analysis, cashflows and robust forecasting


• Leading annual budget production and supporting budget holders with training and guidance


• Reviewing payroll costs and preparing reports


• Identifying opportunities for income generation and spotting financial trends


• Driving process improvements and automation within finance systems


• Leading and developing the finance team, fostering a collaborative and forward–thinking culture

The Person

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with relevant experience


• Strong track record of leadership and team development


• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels


• Proven experience across management accounts, budgets, and reporting cycles


• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation and accounting principles


• Strong analytical thinker, able to balance strategic insight with hands–on delivery


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

The Package

• Salary up to GBP55,000


• Excellent pension scheme


• Generous holiday entitlement


• Hybrid working and flexible, family–friendly patterns


• Supportive, values–led working environment