Finance Manager - Bolton Area

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Bolton is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. This role involves leading a finance team, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a growing business. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and have strong financial and managerial skills, along with the ability to drive process improvements in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working available after probation

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting background.
• Proven experience in a similar finance role.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Lead a small finance team and support development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent
Qualification Required: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

Overview:

On behalf of our client, a well–established and growing organisation based in the Bolton area, we are currently recruiting for a professionally qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to take ownership of a finance function within a supportive and forward–thinking business.

The Role:

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the day–to–day financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while contributing to the company's overall strategic goals. This is a hands–on role that would suit a commercially aware finance professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting

• Statutory reporting and compliance with all relevant financial regulations

• Cash flow management and financial planning

• Leading a small finance team, providing support and development

• Business partnering with internal stakeholders to support commercial decisions

• Working closely with external auditors and managing the year–end audit process

• Identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies across the finance function

The Ideal Candidate:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong technical accounting background

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, ideally within an SME or owner–managed business environment

• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally

• High level of proficiency with financial systems and Excel

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 50,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Supportive working environment with scope to influence and shape the finance function

• Hybrid working available following successful probation

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager who is looking to make a real impact within a growing business. If you're interested, please apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.