Finance Manager - Bolton (Hybrid)

£50,000 - £55,000 + up to 10% bonus | 3 days office / 2 days home

This is no ordinary Finance Manager role. For the first time, this fast-growing business is bringing finance in-house — giving you the rare chance to shape and build the function from the ground up.

If you're looking for impact, autonomy, and progression in a business with a proven track record of success, this is it.

What you'll be doing

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Own the month-end close (WD5) and deliver sharp WD7 board packs

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Lead cashflow forecasting (13-week rolling) and weekly cash meetings

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Drive WIP, revenue recognition, and margin tracking

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Improve working capital through collections, supplier terms, and stock control

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Manage banking relationships and investor due diligence

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Oversee payroll accuracy, HR data, and compliance (VAT, PAYE, pensions, GDPR, insurance)

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Develop and lead a small finance team (PL, SL, Credit Control)

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Enhance processes, reporting, and MI across the function

About you

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ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong SME experience

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Skilled in cash forecasting, working capital, and project accounting

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Confident with banks, auditors, and external advisers

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Hands-on with payroll/HR and compliance

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Strong Excel + BI skills (Zoho a plus)

Bonus points if you've:

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Built WD5/WD7 reporting before

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Worked with leasing/asset finance or funders

What's in it for you

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£50k-£55k base salary

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Up to 10% bonus linked to reporting and cashflow targets

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Pension + 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

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Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)

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Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to scale