Finance Manager

  • Hays
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Jun 09, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Finance Manager vacancy - City Centre Manchester - Hybrid

Your new company
One of the UK's leading publicly funded events organisations.
Your new role
As a Finance Manager / Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process-driven role where you will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cash flow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and support with year-end. You will act as a steady hand during a period of transition. Please note this role is full time and offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office required in central Manchester.
What you'll need to succeed

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBEExtensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls.Strong transactional oversight and self-improvement capability.Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable.Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challengesAbility to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged.Foreign exchange dealings would be useful in this role as you will be liaising with colleagues from across the world.Management or training / mentoring experience would be preferred.What you'll get in return
Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000Flexible hybrid working - 3 days on-site requiredA role where you can make a tangible impact quicklyThe chance to positively impact a well-respected community organisationExcellent benefits packageWhat you need to do now

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