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Finance Manager
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Finance Manager
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the General Ledger (GL) and drive financial excellence across the organization. This role combines hands-on financial management, analytical insight, and strategic advisory, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, influencing decision-making and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
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Own the General Ledger (GL), acting as the primary point of contact for GL reports, queries, and audits.
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Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting in line with US GAAP standards and internal policies.
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Produce regular financial performance analyses, identifying trends, variances, operational drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Planning & Analysis
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Lead the preparation and presentation of Monthly/Quarterly Outlooks, Weekly Pulses, and Budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate and business objectives.
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Provide actionable insights and clear visibility of financial performance to management and operational teams.
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Support strategic and operational decisions by integrating financial considerations into business planning.
Business Partnership & Advisory
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Serve as a trusted advisor on key projects and business decisions, offering financial guidance to optimize profitability and cash flow.
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Review and validate bid economics, including terms, technical requirements, manufacturing cycle times, margin analysis, and cash flow implications.
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Act as the primary finance contact for Orders-to-Cash (OTC) and commercial matters, collaborating with sales, project management, pricing, controllership, tax, legal, and treasury teams to structure compliant, profitable deals.
Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives
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Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives, driving automation, simplification, standardization, and efficiency in finance operations.
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Support deployment of strategic business transformations, ensuring finance processes and tools are optimized.
Controls & Compliance
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Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring adherence to SOX controls, internal policies, and relevant regulatory standards.
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Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring financial processes support operational excellence and compliance.
Engagement Management
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Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between internal finance teams, business units, and service centres.
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Act as the first escalation point for unresolved issues between the business and functional owners.
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Ensure effective coordination with internal service providers, driving alignment with agreed taxonomies and SLAs.
Essential Qualifications:
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Degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent; professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in complex finance, controlling, or FP&A roles, with proven expertise in audit, internal control, and financial compliance.
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Experience in shared service centres and leading finance teams, demonstrating collaboration and leadership.
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Background in matrix environments, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or consumer goods, ideally in multinational organizations.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, build relationships, and drive change.
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Strong analytical skills with a focus on business insight, decision support, and leadership developmentBefore You Apply
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