Finance Manager

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee finance operations in Salford. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, budget preparation, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. Candidates should be CIMA/ACCA finalists with strong finance experience, particularly in a stock-based industry. Excellent Excel skills are essential. The role offers competitive salary and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to shape the finance function

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong all-round finance experience required.
• Previous experience in a stock or parts-based industry is highly desirable.
• Expert knowledge in Excel is essential.
• Confident working in an SME environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including ledger and cash flow management.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes producing accurate financial reports.
• Develop controls around purchasing and stock management to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations including VAT returns.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Dealership Experience

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

CIMA / ACCA Finalist

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager - SME Industrial Hire Industry

Location: Trafford Park

Reports To: FD

Salary : Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including purchase ledger sales ledger payroll and cash flow management.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes producing accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor stock levels parts usage and associated costs ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
• Develop controls around purchasing stock and supplier management to minimise waste and improve efficiency.
• Support budget preparation forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax obligations including VAT returns.
• Manage relationships with auditors banks and other external partners.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making at the senior level.
• Oversee and support any finance / administration team members.

About You

• CIMA / ACCA Finalist with strong all-round finance experience.
• Previous experience in a stock or parts-based industry (e.g. engineering automotive construction manufacturing or similar) is highly desirable.
• An expert in Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems Eg Sage would be an advantage).
• Confident working in an SME environment hands‑on proactive and able to turn your hand to everything from detail‑level bookkeeping through to board‑level reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Review and make decisions to make the department stronger
• Strong communication skills able to liaise confidently across the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function as the business grows.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion>
• Dealership Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1