Finance Manager (Part‑Time)
Location: Wigan
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 3 days per week
Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)
Shape the financial future of a growing organisation
This part‑time opportunity is ideal for a driven Finance Manager who wants to take ownership of financial reporting, insight, and control within a dynamic and supportive environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has the clarity, accuracy, and analysis it needs to make confident decisions.
If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to influence how things are done, this role offers all of that—along with the stability of a long‑term permanent position and the flexibility of a reduced working week.
What you'll be doing
Financial Accounting
* Produce accurate monthly financial accounts and meet reporting deadlines.
* Complete key balance sheet reconciliations (payroll, pensions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets).
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and manage depreciation.
* Ensure timely submission and payment of VAT, Corporation Tax, and PAYE.
Management Accounting
* Deliver detailed monthly P&L reporting across campaigns, clients, and sites.
* Analyse cost variances, highlight trends, and support operational teams with forecasting.
* Present clear, insightful management accounts to senior stakeholders.
Cashflow & Working Capital
* Maintain weekly cashflow forecasts to support short‑term planning.
* Manage supplier payments and aged debtors.
* Work with client payment teams to ensure invoices are settled promptly.
Budgeting & Performance
* Support the annual budgeting process alongside the Financial Controller.
* Review monthly performance against budget and produce variance analysis.
Additional Responsibilities
* Support pension re‑enrolment compliance.
* Summarise business contracts and assist with renewals.
* Provide cover for the Payroll Manager and contribute to ad‑hoc projects, including the implementation of a new HR & Payroll system in 2026.
What you'll bring
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part‑qualified (desirable).
* Strong grounding in financial and management accounting.
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.
* Excellent analytical ability and a problem‑solving mindset.
* Clear communication skills, especially when explaining financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
Who you are
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Calm under pressure and comfortable working to deadlines.
* Proactive, collaborative, and keen to improve processes and outcomes.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Gym membership
Work Location: In person