Finance Manager

Probus Recruitment; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee operational finance functions such as AP, AR, credit control, and billing. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in team leadership and strong commercial acumen. This role offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 per annum, plus a 10% bonus and benefits, in a hybrid working environment located in Salford.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant required to manage finance operations.
• Strong commercial insight and prior experience in team leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations including AP, AR, credit control, and billing.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience leading operational finance functions

Strong commercial acumen

Team management experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Manager Energy Management Specialist

Location: Salford (with hybrid working)

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Are you a commercially minded, qualified accountant ready to step into a high-impact operational finance role? Do you want to work with a fast-growing, award-winning energy consultancy driving innovation and sustainability across the UK and beyond? If so, this opportunity is one not to miss.

About the Company

We are working in partnership with a leading energy management specialist with headquarters in Salford and international operations. They support a wide portfolio of clients across housing, healthcare, retail, business parks, and industrial estates, offering tailored energy procurement, billing, and compliance services.

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of operational finance functions, leading a team of 8–12 across AP, AR, credit control, and billing. This role is ideal for someone looking to step away from a purely accounting-focused role and into a broader, business-focused leadership position.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team, providing strategic insight, financial planning, and operational oversight to support the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations: AP, AR, credit control, and billing.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• Experience leading operational finance functions (AP, AR, credit control, billing)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide strategic financial insight
• Experience managing or supervising a team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills