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Finance Manager, Factory International

  •  North West
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 4, 2026
  •  NA
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Description

Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading and owning transactional finance operations across the organisation, ensuring that core financial processes are accurate and delivered on
time.

The role provides oversight of banking, transactional functions, reconciliations and finance systems acting as the link between transactional processing and management reporting. It
ensures consistent application of policies, effective issue resolution and the smooth running of finance operations.

The Finance Manager will lead, develop and manage a small team of Finance Assistants and Administrators ensuring they are equipped with the right skills and expertise to deliver finance
processes consistently and accurately.

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL
Professional Qualifications & Experience -
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience working in a busy finance environment with responsibility for operational or transactional finance activities.
Strong understanding of end to end transactional processes, including payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, income processing, and floats management.
Experience managing finance operations within an accounting or ERP system.
Technical & Analytical Skills -
Strong experience using finance systems to support operational workflows, approvals and audit trails.
Advanced Excel skills with confidence working with financial data, reconciliations and operational reporting.
Demonstrable ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements to finance processes.
Experience working with integrated systems and handling operational datasets.

Job Responsibilities

Transactional Finance Operations Leadership -
Provide comprehensive oversight of banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, floats and reconciliations, ensuring processes are accurate, timely and compliant with internal controls.
Process Governance & Documentation -
Maintain well documented, up to date procedures across transactional activities, embedding best practice and ensuring consistent operational standards across the team.
Finance Systems & Statutory Compliance Support -
Manage finance systems used for transactional delivery, ensuring they support approvals, audit trails and compliance. Oversee statutory administrative obligations including accurate financial records and audit support.
Cashflow & Treasury Management -
Lead cashflow management and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls, monitoring and forecasting to support organisational decision-making and liquidity planning.

How to Apply

Deadline for applications - Monday 4 May, 23:59.

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