Finance Manager - Oldham

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the Oldham area is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. The role involves managing monthly accounts, preparing budgets, and mentoring a finance team. Ideal candidates should possess ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and have strong technical accounting skills. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000, along with 25 days holiday and hybrid working options after probation.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within an SME.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day financial operations and timely reporting.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Leading and mentoring a small finance team.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Financial Systems Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Proactive Mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Oldham, 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 in the Oldham 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 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 managing the day–to–day financial operations, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives. This is a hands–on role, ideal for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis

• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations

• Effective cash flow management and financial planning

• Leading and mentoring a small finance team

• Providing financial insight to support strategic decision–making

• Managing the year–end audit process and liaising with external auditors

• Driving process improvements across the finance function

The Ideal Candidate:

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

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen

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

• Skilled in financial systems and advanced Excel

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, hands–on, and confident in working autonomously

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 50,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunity to shape and influence the finance function

• Hybrid working options available after probation

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing business in the Oldham and Rochdale area. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.