Finance Manager

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC)

Manchester City Centre/Hybrid

Immediate Start Required | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Our client, a highly respected global organisation, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Due to business requirements, candidates must be available to start immediately or at short notice.

This role is ideally suited to a practice-trained qualified accountant with a strong background in audit, who has subsequently gained experience within a complex international business environment. You'll lead a remote finance team, oversee reporting activities, and partner with stakeholders across a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a remote finance team
Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting processes
Ensure robust financial controls and compliance
Manage balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements
Partner with senior stakeholders across international markets
Drive process improvement and reporting efficiencies
Support ERP system enhancements and finance transformation initiatives

Essential Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Previous audit experience is essential
Ideally trained within a UK accountancy practice environment
Proven Finance Manager experience within a complex business environment
Experience working within a global organisation is essential, ideally a US-headquartered business
Experience managing and developing remote teams
Strong financial reporting, controls and compliance knowledge
SAP or other ERP systems experience would be highly advantageous
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Recent and relevant UK finance experience
Full right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available
Immediately available The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded global business in a high-profile role offering international exposure, team leadership responsibility, and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Please note:

Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, we are only able to consider candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period, have relevant UK finance experience, and possess unrestricted right to work in the UK