Finance Manager

4800970
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    £45,000 - £50,000 +benefits
  • Closing date

    26 Jun 2026

Finance Manager vacancy – City Centre Manchester - Hybrid

Your new company

One of the UK’s leading publicly funded events organisations.

Your new role

As a Finance Manager / Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process‑driven role where you will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cash flow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and support with year-end. You will act as a steady hand during a period of transition. Please note this role is full time and offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office required in central Manchester.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE
  • Extensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls.
  • Strong transactional oversight and self-improvement capability.
  • Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable.
  • Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges
  • Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged.
  • Foreign exchange dealings would be useful in this role as you will be liaising with colleagues from across the world.
  • Management or training / mentoring experience would be preferred.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
  • Flexible hybrid working – 3 days on-site required
  • A role where you can make a tangible impact quickly
  • The chance to positively impact a well‑respected community organisation
  • Excellent benefits package

What you need to do now


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