Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a successful and growing business in Manchester city centre, to appoint a Finance Manager. This is a broad and hands-on Finance Manager position, offering full ownership of the finance function within a growing SME environment. It is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a hands-on SME environment and is looking to make a meaningful commercial impact by adding value by acting as a true business partner, challenging assumptions, and providing insight to support decision-making.Salary & Benefits £45-55k DOE (may stretch for the right person), hybrid working 3 days in the office, 25 days holidays, rising each year to a max of 30 and bank holidays, gym and barista coffee facilities, plus many more!Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the day-to-day finances for the business including AP, AR, credit control, expenses, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Production of monthly management accounts and monthly board pack, to include business performance overview, cash position, budget vs actuals, client and project profitability/key risks and forward-looking insights.
• Cash flow management and short-term forecasting.
• VAT returns, payroll coordination, and year-end processes.
• Liaison with external accountants.
• Ownership and optimisation of finance systems and the current board pack.
• Driving process improvements, controls, and reporting discipline.
• Ad-hoc work as needed.

Experience & Skills

• 5–10 years’ experience in finance
• Qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Strong experience producing and presenting board packs
• Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (modelling and reporting)
• Experience in SMEs or similar fast-paced environments preferred

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable operating in a standalone finance role and being the ‘go-to’ person.
• Hands-on and willing to get involved in all levels of work.
• Confident communicator, able to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Honest, proactive, and solutions focused.
• Strong relationship builder, able to integrate with non-finance teams.
• Not a “yes person” – able to push back and add value.

For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.