Finance Manager – Manchester £60,000- £75,000
Sowena are partnered with a rapidly scaling tech-led business in Manchester as they look to appoint a Finance Manager into their growing finance function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad, high-impact role within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping shape reporting, processes, and commercial decision-making as the business continues to grow.
The role offers a genuine mix of operational, commercial, and strategic exposure, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also contributing to the bigger picture.
The Role
The Finance Manager will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, budgeting and forecasting processes, and day-to-day financial operations across the business.
Alongside core management accounting responsibilities, the role will involve partnering with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful commercial insight around performance, profitability, and growth opportunities.
This is a role for someone who enjoys operating in a scaling environment, is comfortable improving processes and systems, and is keen to play a visible role in the future growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
* Own the month-end close process including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and management accounts
* Deliver accurate monthly reporting within tight reporting deadlines
* Maintain strong balance sheet controls and oversight across the finance function
* Lead the year-end audit process and support statutory reporting requirements
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
* Build and maintain rolling forecasts and annual budgets
* Support cashflow forecasting and working capital management
* Deliver financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational decision-making
* Monitor profitability, pricing performance, and operational trends across the business
Operational Finance
* Oversee banking activities, supplier payments, and the AP/AR cycle
* Support management of invoice financing arrangements and cash operations
* Assist with tax-related processes including R&D claims and external advisor liaison
Systems & Process Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and financial controls
* Support ongoing development of finance systems and operational processes
* Build scalable reporting models and improve data visibility across the business
Team Management & Stakeholder Support
* Manage and develop a junior member of the finance team
* Partner with non-finance stakeholders across operations and leadership
* Translate financial information into clear, actionable insight for the wider business
About You
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment
* Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
* Advanced Excel skills with confidence building financial models and analysis
* Commercially minded with the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a scaling business environment
* Experience within sectors such as tech, logistics, e-commerce, transport, or operationally focused businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.