We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join a rapidly expanding business, with an impressive track record of performance. This is the first time this role will be in houseas previously this role has been outsourced so this is a very rare opportunity to build and shape this role from the ground up. This role is based in Bolton 3 days per week., 2 days from home. What you will do * Close month-end by WD5 and deliver a clear WD7 board pack * Run a live 13-week cash-flow and chair a weekly cash meeting * Lead WIP, revenue recognition and project margin tracking * Improve working capital through collections, supplier terms and stock discipline * Prepare year-end files and support investor due diligence * Banking: manage our day-to-day banking relationship (facilities, covenant/KPI reporting, KYC updates, mandates and user access; merchant services) * HR liaison: oversee payroll timetable and accuracy, starters/leavers, benefits reporting and holiday pay accruals; support People/HR with finance data for policies and ER processes * Compliance: ensure timely VAT/PAYE/pensions filings, maintain finance GDPR controls, coordinate insurance renewals and basic company secretarial filings with advisers * Lead and develop a small finance team; improve processes and MI * Manage a small finance team: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control About you * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong SME experience * Track record in cash forecasting, working capital and project accounting * Confident dealing with banks and external advisers; comfortable with payroll/HR touchpoints and core compliance * Strong Excel and BI skills (Zoho experience is a plus) Nice to have * Experience with leasing/asset-finance paperwork, banking and funders * Built a WD5/WD7 reporting in previous roles Package and benefits * £50,000 to £55,000 base * Up to 10% bonus linked to WD5/WD7 delivery, cash-flow forecast accuracy and DSO improvement * Pension, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays * Hybrid working 3 days on site * Clear progression as the business scales If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, and you want to join a growing company in a brand new role that you can really make your own- then apply online now