Finance Manager

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists; Trafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Trafford is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and manage financial reports in an SME environment. The ideal candidate will be a CIMA/ACCA finalist with strong finance experience and expertise in Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the finance function as the business grows, providing a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to shape the finance function

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong all-round finance experience required.
• Previous experience in a stock or parts-based industry is highly desirable.
• Expert in Excel is a must.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems is an advantage.
• Confident in hands-on SME work, from bookkeeping to board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including payroll and cash flow.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes and produce financial reports.
• Monitor stock levels and associated costs.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax obligations.

Skills

Strong all-round finance experience

Expert in Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA Finalist

Tools

Accounting systems (e.g., Sage)

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager - SME, Industrial, Hire Industry - onsite

Location: Trafford Park

Reports To: FD

Salary: up to£60,0000

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.