Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding property business in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to take charge of financial reporting and consolidation across multiple legal entities. This role offers competitive compensation between £70,000 and £75,000, along with an 18% annual bonus and benefits like hybrid working. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, possess expertise in external reporting, and lead a small team. A proactive mindset and strong communication skills are essential for this pivotal position during a growth phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary

18% annual bonus

7% matched pension

Hybrid working

Free parking

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Ability to balance detail with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the group’s financial reporting and consolidation.
• Oversee the month-end close and group consolidation process.
• Review management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process.
• Manage tax compliance including VAT and CIT returns.
• Monitor cash flow and support FP&A with forecasting.
• Oversee debt management, compliance, and covenant reporting.
• Partner with teams to drive commercial insight and performance.

Skills

External reporting

Financial consolidation

Communication skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding, PE‑backed property business in Manchester as they look to appoint a Finance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward‑thinking company at a pivotal stage of growth. With ambitious plans, a supportive and driven finance team, and plenty of exposure to strategic projects, this Finance Manager role offers excellent prospects for both professional development and career progression.

What will you be doing?

• As Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the group’s financial reporting and consolidation across a portfolio of 20‑30 legal entities, while managing and developing a small team of 2‑3 direct reports.
• Overseeing the month‑end close and group consolidation process.
• Reviewing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Preparing statutory accounts and leading the annual audit process.
• Managing tax compliance (VAT, CIT returns).
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting FP&A with forecasting.
• Overseeing debt management, compliance, and covenant reporting.
• Partnering with internal teams to drive commercial insight and performance.

What skills do we need?

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid experience in a complex, multi‑entity environment. You’ll bring both technical expertise and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking.

• Strong experience in external reporting and consolidations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving business.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary: £70,000 – £75,000.
• 18% annual bonus.
• 7% matched pension.
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times.
• Free parking.
• Regular team socials and away days.

Please apply below or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.