Finance Manager

  • Michael Page Finance
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

You will manage finance & accounting activities to ensure smooth and efficient running of the department, as well as exposure to group accounting. Responsibilities range from: overseeing the management accounts production, company financial reporting, budgeting, trend analysis, cash flow management and general administrative duties required to service a finance department.

Client Details

Our client is a global leading health expert with over 10 years' experience in the industry, delivering services across 40+ countries to support people on their wellness journey.

Description

  • Manage day-to-day finance operations across the business and group entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.
  • Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, supplier payments and credit control, maintaining strong cash discipline and controls.
  • Own cash flow management, forecasting and cost control, providing visibility and insight to stakeholders.
  • Oversee monthly management accounts production, including review of underlying accounting data and variance analysis.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts, supporting planning and performance management.
  • Prepare VAT returns and oversee statutory compliance requirements.
  • Oversee payroll processes
  • Calculate and review sales commission payments, ensuring accuracy and alignment with policy.
  • Analyse sales and financial data and partner with the intelligence team to develop and monitor KPIs, supporting data-led decision making.
  • Prepare year-end accounts to trial balance, with supporting working papers for review by external accountants and auditors.
  • Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, processes and reporting, improving efficiency, control and quality of output.
  • Act as a key finance point of contact for stakeholders across the business, responding to queries and providing financial insight and support.
  • Support finance activity across existing international group entities, working with internal teams and external advisers as required.
  • Provide input and support to the recruitment, onboarding and development of additional finance team members.
  • Deliver ad hoc finance support as required in a growing business.

Profile

  • At least 5 years of experience preparing management accounts
  • Finance Manager experience within a growing or multi-entity business
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
  • Experience of using Xero accounting software
  • Experience of group structure
  • Strong data processing & financial reporting skills
  • Ability to review and finalise management information

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Employee perks