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Finance Manager

Forge TalentAltrincham, England, United Kingdom

17 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

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Finance Manager

Hybrid (Altrincham HQ, South Manchester)
Full-time | Permanent

Forge Talent is partnering with a growing, fast-paced SME headquartered in South Manchester to recruit a commercially minded Finance Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that’s scaling and modernising, where finance plays a central role in supporting strategic decisions.

This is a hands-on role responsible for end-to-end financial operations and leadership of a small team, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to step up into a broader, business-facing position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the production of monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow), including variance analysis and board commentary

Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, working with senior leadership to align finance with commercial targets

Full payroll ownership, including all statutory requirements (P11d, P60s, P32s)

Oversee employee benefits schemes including pension, healthcare and insurance

Ensure tight cost control, challenge spend, and monitor EBITDA performance

Lead year-end processes and support external audit and statutory reporting

Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain financial compliance

Manage a small finance team, driving performance, development, and efficiency

Oversee all transactional finance operations : invoicing, payments, reconciliations, supplier onboarding

Act as project lead for finance system / process improvements, working cross-functionally to enhance reporting and automation

Contribute to commercial decision-making through ROI analysis and business case evaluation

What You’ll Bring

Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role within an SME

Confident communicator – able to partner with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams

Strong leadership skills – experienced in managing and developing small teams

Commercially astute, detail-focused, and systems-savvy

Comfortable managing both the strategic and hands-on aspects of finance

Experience in the recruitment or professional services sector (including RPO or MSP models) would be a bonus but not essential.

Why Apply

Real ownership and autonomy

Hybrid working with flexibility

Opportunity to influence systems, reporting, and commercial outcomes

Part of a business on a clear growth trajectory, with a high-performing senior team

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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