Finance Manager – High-Growth Tech
Manchester (City Centre)
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced fintech environment?
We’re working exclusively with a rapidly scaling tech business at the forefront of digital infrastructure. Backed by well-known investors and heading into a period of rapid growth, they’re now seeking a Finance Manager to join their Manchester-based team.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across all areas of finance. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations while supporting strategic projects to help build a finance function fit for scale.
Responsibilities
Finance Operations
* Own daily bank reconciliations and invoice processing in Xero.
* Manage BACS and manual payment runs.
* Handle employee expenses and support internal finance queries.
Management Accounting
* Assist with monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet recs, accruals, prepayments, journals).
* Review ledgers and maintain financial accuracy.
* Produce key reports on cash, gross margin, and client accounts.
Strategic Projects
* Support onboarding processes with NDA/financial reviews.
* Contribute to automation, process improvements, and finance transformation projects.
Payroll & Tax
* Reconcile monthly payroll and assist with VAT returns.
Other Duties
* Oversee insurance renewals and assist with compliance.
About You
You’re proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment. You enjoy bringing structure to complexity and have a strong grasp of core finance operations.
Your Background
* 2+ years in a finance, accounting, or operational role.
* Confident with Xero (or similar cloud-based systems).
* Strong Excel/Sheets skills – pivot tables, formulas, lookups, etc.
* Solid understanding of reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes.
* Part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) or studying – desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer
* Join a high-growth fintech on a mission to reshape financial services.
* Influence key decisions and work closely with the leadership team.
* Strong potential for growth, development, and career progression.
Apply now to find out more or reach out confidentially if you’d like to discuss the opportunity in more detail.