Finance Manager - closing date 30 September 2026

Robert Scott; Greenfield; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Scott is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function from Head Office at Greenfield. You will oversee financial compliance, payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting while delivering timely management accounts and KPI reporting to the Directors.

Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, this senior, hands-on role requires building a capable team, strengthening controls, managing cash flow and external advisers, and ensuring accurate year-end processes.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader with experience in managing a full finance function.
• Experience producing management accounts, cash flow, and year-end support.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading a finance team and collaborating with Directors and external advisers.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for tax, VAT, payroll, pensions and regulatory returns.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and KPIs for Directors.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure robust controls across the business.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking, and financial risk.
• Oversee payroll delivery, pension contributions and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and supplier payments.
• Provide financial analysis and support for performance, costing and margins.
• Prepare for annual audit and liaise with external advisers.
• Maintain and improve finance, payroll and reporting systems and processes.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Cash flow management

Payroll management

VAT & tax compliance

PAYE & NI

Pensions administration

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Financial controls

Financial reporting

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Robert Scott is a well-established, family-run business operating across six sites in Northwest England. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function, financial compliance and payroll. This is a senior, hands‑on role based at Head Office and reporting to the Operations Director.

What You’ll Do:

• Take responsibility for all financial compliance and reporting, including tax, VAT, payroll, pensions and other statutory or regulatory returns.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and KPI’s for the Directors.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and financial procedures are maintained across the business.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking, foreign‑currency exposure, debtors, creditors and associated financial risk.
• Take overall responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, including pension contributions, payroll reconciliations and statutory compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, supplier payments, business expenses and relevant rental or lease arrangements.
• Provide financial analysis and support for business performance, including costings, overhead recovery and margins.
• Calculate and present customer retrospective rebate calculations.
• Prepare for the annual audit and manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, pension providers and other professional advisers.
• Complete or oversee packaging and waste calculations, declarations and other relevant company reporting requirements.
• Manage the Company’s life and health insurance schemes.
• Maintain and improve finance, payroll and reporting systems, controls and processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Financial qualification and demonstrable experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience of managing a finance function, producing management accounts, managing cash flow and supporting year‑end accounts and audit activity.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, VAT, payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory compliance.
• Experience of leading or supervising a finance team and working with Directors and external advisers.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using finance, payroll and ERP systems.

The Details:

• Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, OL3 7HG.
• 35 hours per week on site (Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm).
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.