Finance Manager - Oldham

Agility Resoucing; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Oldham is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead its finance team. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance while having the opportunity to influence financial strategy. A competitive salary up to £50,000 and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working options after probation

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified finance professional with solid technical knowledge.
• Experience in a similar finance role, especially in SMEs.
• Proactive and confident in working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead a small finance team and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

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
• 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.

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