Job Title: Finance Manager – Manufacturing Sector
Location: Farnworth, Bolton
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Part time, Permanent
Working Hours: 2/3 days per week (to be agreed)
Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team on a part-time basis, bringing expertise in payroll, risk management, and management accounting.
About the role:
As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our financial operations supporting the Finance Director, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.
You will also be supporting the development of our finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of payroll processing and compliance.
- Lead risk management initiatives, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
- Prepare/review and analyse management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
- Challenge costs against budgets and forecasts, being the steward of cash.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic financial planning.
- Develop and mentor finance team members, promoting professional growth.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
- Regularly review, maintain and improve department standards and processes.
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a similar finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and risk management frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, excel, communication, and leadership skills.
- Passionate about team development and process improvement.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days holiday, increases with length of service
- Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Great company social events
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the business
Please Note:
No agencies.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Management Accountant, Accountant, Chartered Accountancy, Financial Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AAT may also be considered for this role.
