Finance Manager - Project Accounting & Cash Flow (Maternity)

Optima Consultancy Services Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Baldwin Technical Services is seeking a Finance Manager to join on a maternity cover contract, starting ASAP and running until approximately February 2028, in Heywood, Greater Manchester. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, project finances, payroll, and cash flow management, with collaboration across the finance team to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in finance, AAT or equivalent, and experience with Xero and Simpro.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' finance/accounting experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction or a project-based business.
• AAT qualified or equivalent; chartered qualifications advantageous.
• Strong experience in management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and WIP.
• Knowledge of job costing, payroll, banking, credit control and general financial administration.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills; Xero and Simpro experience advantageous.
• Good organisation and communication skills; able to work independently.
• Previous staff management experience would be beneficial; driving licence held.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and P&L analysis.
• Managing project finances, including job costing, WIP, staged billing and profitability through Simpro.
• Overseeing banking activities - payments, VAT returns, sales ledger, credit control and cash collection.
• Managing payroll, pensions, CIS reporting and associated personnel records.
• Supporting contractual and commercial administration, including reviewing customer orders, quotations and project costs.
• Working with the Group Finance Manager, overseeing the Office Manager, and supporting wider financial administration operations.

Skills

Finance experience

AAT qualified

Simpro

Xero

Excel

Driving licence

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Simpro

Xero

Excel

Job description

Baldwin Technical Services is seeking a Finance Manager to join on a maternity cover contract, starting ASAP and running until approximately February 2028, in Heywood, Greater Manchester. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, project finances, payroll, and cash flow management, with collaboration across the finance team to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in finance, AAT or equivalent, and experience with Xero and Simpro.