Finance Manager

Finance Manager Rochdale £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits package Lead the future of finance. Platinum are exclusively retained by a growing £8mil t/o retail business looking for their first leader of finance. The SME has recently been acquired by an international group, increasing reporting requirements and the need for a senior leader. As the Finance Manager, you'll play a central role in shaping the future - It's an opportunity to lead change, modernise processes, and put your own stamp on a finance function that's poised for transformation. Total honesty, you won't be stepping into a neat and tidy setup. And if that's what you're after - this won't be for you. There is work to be done, for example month-end currently takes around 2 weeks, the group want to align this to their deadlines so efficiencies need to be implemented to reduce the close time. Software needs reviewing, and the finance team of 4 staff we need upskilling in certain areas… Here's what you'll walk into: A well-established business with a brilliant reputation An experienced finance team who are solid on the day-to-day A Managing Director who knows finance needs to level up - and is backing this hire 100% A finance function that's outdated but ready for change What you'll need to bring: Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified - The business will only consider quals on this one A strong track record as a Finance Manager, ideally with experience in change environments Experience within an SME environment, able to dig into the nitty gritty elements of accounting The Managing Director is ready to support change - they know that finance needs a leader who can bring it in line with the rest of the group There's nobody above you here , a nd for the right person, this will evolve into a Finance Director role in the near future. If this sounds like the right challenge for you, apply now. ??

Location: Rochdale, GB

Posted Date: 6/24/2025