Finance Manager
JOB_53964404800970Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£45,000 - £50,000 +benefitsClosing 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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Finance ManagerJOB_539644048009702026-05-312026-06-26
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