14 jobs found in Manchester

Finance Analyst Start date: 01/05/2026 target Duration: 6 Months initially Location: The role is remote, or you can work from the Newcastle office. Day Rate: £145.87 PAYE Working hours: 7.5 Hours per day , 37.5 hours per week About Join a well‑established, global organisation delivering complex projects. This is a great opportunity for a detail‑oriented Financial Analyst to support project and service teams with budget tracking, cost reporting, and financial control. You'll work in a collaborative environment where accuracy, learning, and clear communication are valued, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to meaningful, large‑scale operations. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate budget tracking, forecasting, and monthly cost reporting to support project and service performance Monitor purchase orders, invoices, and cost variances to ensure financial compliance Identify and report cost deviations, providing clear and actionable insights to project and service...

The Treasury Analyst will play a critical role in managing cash flow, forecasting, and providing financial insights within the fast-paced FMCG industry. This role is based in Manchester and requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of treasury operations and financial analysis. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized organisation operating in the FMCG industry. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products and fostering a culture of excellence within its Accounting & Finance department. Description Prepare and manage daily cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations. Monitor and optimise the company's cash management processes and banking arrangements. Assist in managing foreign exchange risks and hedging strategies. Support the preparation of treasury reports and presentations for senior management. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external...

Key responsibilities · Ability to develop, design secure solutions and produce a Security Design documenting the controls. · The ability to deconstruct a solution / network architecture. · Ability to identify and mitigate against threats and vulnerabilities associated with proposed solutions and evaluate the soundness of solutions using industry standard practices (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE). · Demonstrate the ability to interpret threats into Risks, using your knowledge and experience to assist the business in assessing likelihood and impact. · Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators. · Skills to produce and articulate Security Designs to all collaborators within the project and business. · Comfortable weighing the risks and benefits of competing Security design options. · Comfortable working on multiple challenging projects simultaneously Key skills * Designing and implementing security solutions to support meeting...

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively support a fantastic business in South Manchester searching for a Commercial Finance Manager on an initial 12 Month fixed-term contract. This position sits within the commercial finance team and acts as the key finance partner to the Marketing function, supporting the Marketing Director and wider team to understand campaign performance, evaluate investment decisions and drive profitability. It’s a great role for someone who enjoys the commercial side of finance, working closely with non-finance stakeholders and helping shape decision-making. Key Duties include:- * Analysing marketing campaign performance and ROI * Supporting investment decisions across marketing initiatives * Leading the marketing budgeting and forecasting process * Modelling future initiatives to optimise spend * Reviewing revenue investment proposals and campaign returns * Tracking promotional and discount spend Key Salary and Benefits:- *...

FP&A Analyst £50k - £60k FTC Merseyside Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a FP&A Analyst on behalf of one our well established clients. My client is looking for a highly motivated individual who is an experienced FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic and growing finance function on a fixed term contract. This role will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders, helping translate financial data into meaningful, actionable insight. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional looking to build strong FP&A and business‑partnering experience. Key Responsibilities Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes Produce monthly management reports, variance analysis, and commentary Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases Analyse income, expenditure, and activity trends to identify risks and opportunities Work with non‑finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and...

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) * Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines * Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls * Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code * Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements * Partner with engineering and...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Stoke. Client Details An exciting business, with rapid growth plans for 2026 with key finance offices based in Stoke. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making. Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability. Provide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals. Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required. Maintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable.Profile Preparing monthly management accounts, monthly KPIs reporting and other financial planning and analysis reports Presenting reports to senior management to aid with business decision making...

About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a finance team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices Matching, batching, and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies Preparing payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Requirements: Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar) Proficient in Microsoft Excel Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable: AAT qualification (or working towards) Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment What We Offer: Competitive salary Supportive team environment Opportunities for career development

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact...

Logistics Business Controller Location: Broughton (Onsite) Contract: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the role Guidant Global is recruiting a Logistics Business Controller to support a high‑profile manufacturing environment at Airbus Broughton. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support, while working closely with operational stakeholders. You will help shape financial strategy, provide insight into performance, and support the business in identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiencies. This role offers meaningful exposure to complex operations, long‑term planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. What you'll be doing Financial planning & challenge Build a strong understanding of the operational and strategic environment, including...

Logistics Business Controller Location: Broughton - Onsite Contract until Dec 2026 - Inside IR35 Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm) Rates: £29.00/hr Umbrella or £21.68/hr PAYE Overtime: Paid over 35 hrs (+25% Mon-Fri, +50% Sat-Sun) The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Logistics Business Controller to support financial planning, performance analysis and decision-making within a complex operational environment. Key responsibilities include: Plan & challenge : Understand the business operational environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints).Lead the preparation of the financial planning, prepare accurate forecasts. Develop and run financial models, simulations, scenarios, business cases (on projects, M&A, call for tenders) Anticipate financial risks & opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies. Analyse & advise: Produce and Assess accurate financial reporting, Analyse cost base, revenues, unit costs (Airframe...

Our client has an opportunity for a Logistics Business Controller to join them on a contract basis. You will be leading the preparation of the financial planning, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the overall company financial situation, and challenge business requests. Role: Logistics Business Controller Location: Broughton, Flintshire - fully onsite Hours: 35 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £29 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026 What you'll be doing: Plan & challenge Understand the business operational environment (strategy, governance, challenges, constraints). Lead the preparation of the financial planning, prepare accurate forecasts, provide guidance in line with the overall company financial situation, and challenge business requests. Set & maintain multi-years financial targets. Develop and run financial models, simulations, scenarios, business cases (on projects,...

Join a high performing Finance Team as a Business Accountant and play a key role in driving commercial performance during an exciting period of growth. This 12 month fixed term contract comes with a possibility to become permanent. You'll own accurate financial reporting, deliver sharp analysis, and partner with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions. From budgeting and forecasting to cash flow management and process improvement, you'll be central to strengthening the organisation's financial position. THE ROLE: Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Manage general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to senior stakeholders. Produce cash flow reporting and support treasury processes. Build financial models and scenario analyses. Support audits and drive process...

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to play a key role in a long-term transformation programme, helping a well-established business move away from a heavily customised legacy ERP to a more modern, scalable landscape. You’ll be coming in to help shape how Business Analysis is done, while driving real change across commercial operations. What you’ll be working on ERP transformation (from legacy ERP to new off-the-shelf and bespoke applications) Purchasing, finance & order management processes End-to-end process mapping (AS IS / TO BE) Requirements definition and Agile delivery support Working with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders What they need Proven BA experience in manufacturing, retail/B2C, or complex commercial environments Experience on ERP replacements or major system transformations Ideally someone who’s been one of the first BAs in or part of building out a BA function Comfortable operating in change, challenging legacy processes,...