Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Job Title: Finance Manager - Manufacturing Sector

Location: Farnworth, Bolton

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Part time, Permanent

Working Hours: 2/3 days per week (to be agreed)

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team on a part‑time basis, bringing expertise in payroll, risk management, and management accounting.

As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our financial operations supporting the Finance Director, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision‑making.

You will also be supporting the development of our finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing and compliance.
• Lead risk management initiatives, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Prepare/review and analyse management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Challenge costs against budgets and forecasts, being the steward of cash.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic financial planning.
• Develop and mentor finance team members, promoting professional growth.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Regularly review, maintain and improve department standards and processes.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar finance leadership role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, excel, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passionate about team development and process improvement.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.

• 25 days holiday, increases with length of service
• Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Great company social events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the business

No agencies.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of:
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Management Accountant, Accountant, Chartered Accountancy, Financial Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AAT may also be considered for this role.