Senior Finance Manager

  • The Portfolio Group
  • City, Manchester
  • Sep 09, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Senior Finance Manager
5 days a week on site
Based in Manchester City

About the Role:
We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the development and delivery of financial insights, planning, and controls that underpin strategic decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to bring data to life, influence senior stakeholders, and drive impactful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate and insightful financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations. Use storytelling to make financial data meaningful and actionable.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs across the business, identifying trends, anomalies, and strategic opportunities to support informed decision-making.
  • Forecasting & Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process for designated business units. Apply predictive analytics to guide strategic resource allocation, assess profitability, cash flow, and liquidity.
  • Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams - marketing, operations, and finance - to align financial planning with business goals. Support leadership in monitoring strategic initiatives.
  • Financial Controls: Oversee the design and operation of financial controls. Continuously improve internal controls, process documentation, and risk management strategies.

About You - Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Minimum 5 years in a financial management or similar role.
  • Professional qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences with clarity and impact.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of reporting and analysis.
  • Strong understanding of financial processes and controls, with a commitment to maintaining the integrity of financial data.
  • Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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