Finance Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to £50,000

Step into a High-Impact Finance Role at a Growing SME

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can make a tangible difference? This is your opportunity to join a growing, multi-site SME in a Finance Manager position with real breadth, visibility, and influence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love variety in your day, and want to be more than just a number cruncher, we want to hear from you.

This role is ideal for someone who brings not just strong technical accounting knowledge, but also commercial insight, adaptability, and a collaborative approach. You'll work closely with a highly experienced Head of Finance and play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to scale.

Why This Role Could Be Your Next Big Move

1. Real Commercial Influence: You'll work closely with operational teams and senior leadership, using your financial insight to shape decisions and drive performance.
2. Variety & Visibility: Support two operational sites and gain exposure to the full breadth of the business, from core finance to process improvement.
3. Autonomy with Support: You'll be trusted to own your remit, while still benefiting from mentorship and guidance from a supportive Head of Finance.
4. Be a Change Maker: This is a business that embraces ideas. You'll play a vital role in improving systems, strengthening controls, and helping embed scalable processes.
5. Opportunity to Lead: Take on informal leadership responsibility, mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts for all group entities.
2. Leading cash flow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial planning.
3. Carrying out detailed KPI, variance, and OPEX analysis to support business performance.
4. Managing and improving internal controls around POs and GRNs.
5. Acting as the key contact for external auditors and statutory financial reporting.
6. Submitting VAT returns, Aggregate Levy Returns, and Environment Agency submissions.
7. Supporting ERP system upgrades and continuous improvement of finance processes.
8. Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development.
9. Working with the Head of Finance on business-wide finance projects and strategic initiatives.
10. Regular travel between Burnley and Warrington to support local site needs.

What We're Looking For

1. Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong, relevant SME experience.
2. Proven experience preparing management accounts and supporting commercial decision-making.
3. Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
4. Excellent Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).
5. Commercially minded - able to interpret numbers and tell the story behind them.
6. Adaptable and flexible - thrives in a changing environment and able to pivot priorities.
7. Collaborative approach - confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders across the business.
8. Self-motivated and proactive - takes ownership and drives improvements.
9. Comfortable balancing day-to-day tasks with strategic thinking.

What You'll Get in Return

1. Salary up to £50,000.
2. 31 days holiday including bank holidays.
3. Company pension scheme.
4. Free onsite parking at both locations.
5. Ongoing development opportunities and support for professional growth.
6. Hands-on mentorship from an experienced Head of Finance.
7. The chance to shape finance in a business that values continuous improvement.
8. A collaborative and down-to-earth team culture where your voice is heard.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's discuss how this role can be the perfect fit for you.