Finance Manager

Pinpoint Resourcing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A media business in Manchester seeks a Finance Manager to oversee accounting processes, manage a team of two accountants, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in a large turnover business. The position offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a large turnover environment is essential.
• Willingness to commute to Salford Central Station.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting and reporting for key partnership contracts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Establish strong internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Review and challenge existing processes for improvement.
• Build stakeholder relationships and promote transparency.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Experience working at a large turnover business

Ability to commute to Salford Central Station

Job description

Finance Manager

Pinpoint Resourcing are currently working with an exciting media business based near Salford Central Station to source a Finance Manager. This role will be responsible for reporting, process improvement and management of two Qualified Financial Accountants.

Duties

• Oversee end-to-end accounting and reporting for key partnership contracts, ensuring compliance with agreement terms and delivering accurate, timely insights to clients.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and inconsistencies early, enabling prompt issue resolution and informed decision-making.
• Establish strong internal controls and governance frameworks to safeguard data integrity, enhance reporting accuracy, and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of partnership agreements, including fixed assets, agency fees, and cost structures, to deliver meaningful performance analysis and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Review and challenge existing processes, identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement workflow improvements that reduce time spent on low-value tasks and enhance overall productivity.
• Lead and develop a team of two, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the business, acting as a trusted advisor within the Record-to-Report team to promote transparency, alignment, and trust in financial processes.

Salary + additional information

• Paying between 55,000 and 65,000
• 3 days in the office - 2 days from home
• Beautiful offices in Manchester

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experience working at a large turnover business
• Ability to commute to Salford Central Station

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes.