Finance Manager | Strategic Partner to Leadership

Cherry Professional Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Autonomous Finance Manager role

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Cherry Professional Ltd is searching for a Finance Manager in Manchester (East Manchester) to own the finance function and provide operational and commercial financial support. The role blends financial control with business partnering in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will oversee daily financial operations, ensure accurate reporting and governance, and drive improvements in performance and profitability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or QBE.
• Experience as Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance role in an SME.
• Experience in SME environments with ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and fixed assets.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital; oversee sales ledger.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Liaise with external auditors, advisors and group stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or QBE

Job description

Cherry Professional Ltd is searching for a Finance Manager in Manchester (East Manchester) to own the finance function and provide operational and commercial financial support. The role blends financial control with business partnering in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will oversee daily financial operations, ensure accurate reporting and governance, and drive improvements in performance and profitability across the organisation.