Finance Manager (Consulting)

Shared Services Connected Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company seeks a Finance Manager (Consulting) in Manchester to provide financial insights, support growth, and improve processes. This permanent role requires strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and professional accounting qualifications. Excellent communication skills are essential for explaining financial matters to non-financial colleagues.

Benefits

£5,400 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension plan

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Manager/Finance Business Partner.
• Ability to interpret accounting standards and produce reports.
• Experience in financial transactions and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of the Consulting sector.
• Produce month-end financial documents and forecasts.
• Process financial transactions and ensure ledger integrity.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager (Consulting), Manchester

Client:

Shared Services Connected Ltd

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2d1625626092

Job Views:

8

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

What you will be doing:

• Support the growth of the Consulting sector according to NHS SBS strategic business plan.
• Provide financial insights and options to secure profitable new business.
• Produce the sector's month-end financial documents and forecasts.
• Process financial transactions on Oracle and record accounting transactions in line with policies.
• Focus on improving processes and identifying inefficiencies within Finance and Accounting.
• Perform checks, reviews, and reconciliations to ensure ledger integrity.

What you will bring:

• Experience as a Finance Manager/Finance Business Partner.
• Enthusiasm for growing your business area and supporting NHS development.
• Strong MS Excel skills for MI and presentations.
• Understanding of ERP systems and accounting environments.
• Ability to interpret accounting standards and produce compliant reports.
• Confident communication skills, capable of explaining financial issues to non-finance colleagues.
• Reporting experience on utilization of personnel.

Essential requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience in finance.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent.

If you're interested but unsure if your skills match, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Salford or Leeds (within commuting distance)

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Rachel

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and development needs

Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (plus options to buy more), health cash plan, private medical, life assurance, pension, flexible benefits fund

Interested in more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is a joint venture supporting the NHS with finance, digital, procurement, and workforce services, underpinned by advanced technology and NHS expertise. We are committed to responsible and sustainable practices at all levels. Join us on this journey!