Optimise Talent Ltd

We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join a rapidly expanding business, with an impressive track record of performance. This is the first time this role will be in houseas previously this role has been outsourced so this is a very rare opportunity to build and shape this role from the ground up. This role is based in Bolton 3 days per week., 2 days from home. What you will do Close month-end by WD5 and deliver a clear WD7 board pack Run a live 13-week cash-flow and chair a weekly cash meeting Lead WIP, revenue recognition and project margin tracking Improve working capital through collections, supplier terms and stock discipline Prepare year-end files and support investor due diligence Banking: manage our day-to-day banking relationship (facilities, covenant/KPI reporting, KYC updates, mandates and user access; merchant services) HR liaison: oversee payroll timetable and accuracy, starters/leavers, benefits reporting and holiday pay accruals; support People/HR with finance data for policies and ER processes Compliance: ensure timely VAT/PAYE/pensions filings, maintain finance GDPR controls, coordinate insurance renewals and basic company secretarial filings with advisers Lead and develop a small finance team; improve processes and MI Manage a small finance team: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control About you ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong SME experience Track record in cash forecasting, working capital and project accounting Confident dealing with banks and external advisers; comfortable with payroll/HR touchpoints and core compliance Strong Excel and BI skills (Zoho experience is a plus) Nice to have Experience with leasing/asset-finance paperwork, banking and funders Built a WD5/WD7 reporting in previous roles Package and benefits 50,000 to 55,000 base Up to 10% bonus linked to WD5/WD7 delivery, cash-flow forecast accuracy and DSO improvement Pension, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working 3 days on site Clear progression as the business scales If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, and you want to join a growing company in a brand new role that you can really make your own- then apply online now.