123 finance jobs found in Manchester

My client is looking for someone who can operate at a strategic level - challenging the roadmap, influencing senior stakeholders, identifying resource requirements, and driving delivery across multiple countries. Key Responsibilities: - Lead SAP S/4HANA Finance delivery across European entities - Oversee rollout and optimization activities in France, Spain, and Germany - Drive governance, reporting, and programme planning - Ensure compliance with local financial and tax requirements - Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and SAP delivery teams - Assess and challenge the existing SAP roadmap Required Experience: - Proven SAP S/4HANA Program/Project Management experience - Strong SAP Finance (FICO) background - Experience delivering multi-country European rollouts - Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills - Experience managing company codes, compliance, and tax-related requirements - Ability to work autonomously and provide strategic direction...

Finance Controller | Retail | Interim Contract | Manchester | £500–£550 per day We are currently supporting a leading business in the search for an experienced Finance Controller to join on an interim day rate contract in Manchester. This is a key role within the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting, and commercial decision-making during a period of change. Retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The ideal candidate will have strong interim experience and the ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and deliver immediate impact. Key Responsibilities: * Lead month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting * Prepare management accounts and detailed variance analysis * Maintain strong financial controls and compliance standards * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting * Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making * Drive improvements...

Finance and Office Administrator (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential for Permanent Position) Location: IPH Fire Solutions Ltd Part of the Ranger Fire & Security Group – one of the UK's fastest-growing fire and security businesses Office based: Haslingden, Lancashire About the Role IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, part of the rapidly expanding Ranger Fire & Security Group, is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. This is a varied and hands-on role that will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the business. The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience and be confident using Xero and Simpro, with experience in payroll, invoicing, purchasing, and compliance documentation. Key Responsibilities * Processing and managing weekly/monthly payroll * Raising and processing customer...

The opportunity We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Blackburn. The company has an annual turnover of approximately £10 million, employs around 60 people and is entering an important period of financial improvement and development. The existing finance structure includes ledger clerks alongside the support of a Fractional Finance Director. The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis for three months. However, there is a strong likelihood that the position will develop into a permanent appointment with progression to FD over time. Immediate availability is essential, or you must be able to start at very short notice. The role Your immediate priority will be to lead the implementation of Sage 50, ensuring the system is correctly established and capable of supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. Alongside the Sage 50 implementation, you will introduce...

Finance Assistant required to join a well-established Charity in South Liverpool. My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is an experienced Finance Assistant to join their small friendly finance team for additional support. As the Finance Assistant you will work on a small team to provide support in the following areas: Key responsibilities of the Finance Assistant Bank Reconciliations Month end journals Sales Ledger Ad-hoc daily tasksRequired skills and experience of the Finance Assistant Recent finance experience Strong IT skills including advanced Excel Good communication skills both verbal and writtenThis is a really nice opportunity for an individual who is looking to use their finance skills to add value to the community.The role offers part time working with 3 to 4 days a week as a consideration. The client is ideally looking for candidates who can be on site one to two days per week. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the...

Finance Officer | Birkenhead | 15 hours per week |£15.38 Per hour Due to sickness, a local charity needs a part time Finance Officer to join their Friendly, Bubbly, outgoing team on a temporary basis. Duties include : * Inputting Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger * Petty Cash * Processing Invoices * Bank Reconciliations * Raising Purchase orders * Assisting with chasing debt * Using Sage 50 and Excel To be successful, you will have experience in all of the above areas, a good working knowledge of Sage 50 and Excel is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a small team. Please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted

Imagine being part of a dynamic team within a prestigious organisation, where your expertise in finance and customer service can truly shine. As a Finance Assistant as part of the Expenses team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of expense claims, contributing to the financial integrity and operational excellence of the institution. Your primary responsibility will be to accurately process both manual and electronic expense claims, ensuring strict compliance with University Financial Regulations and HMRC requirements. This role demands a keen eye for detail, as you will review and validate claims, ensuring all necessary approvals and supporting documentation are in place. Your diligence will help maintain robust financial controls and uphold audit standards. In addition to processing claims, you will be the go-to person for handling queries related to expenses. Your ability to respond promptly and professionally will enhance the customer...

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. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. 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. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Derby. It will be a hybrid model. Job Description - The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Civil Aerospace Financial Reporting team for a Senior Finance Analyst - Financial Control. This role offers the opportunity to support...

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. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. 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. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Derby. It will be a hybrid model. Purpose of the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Civil Aerospace Financial Reporting team for a Senior Finance Analyst - Financial Control. This role offers the opportunity to support the...

Looking for a finance role with responsibility, variety and a positive community impact? Join a leading organisation in a role that offers the chance to make a tangible impact, develop your skills, and be part of an exciting and evolving finance function. In the Finance / Accountancy Officer role, you will be: Providing financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies, including advice on budgets and resolving queries Assisting with the preparation of annual school budgets, financial projections, and year-end accounts Maintaining and reconciling financial reporting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance Visiting schools regularly to present and explain financial information and offer tailored guidance Ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, Financial Regulations, and other financial codes of practice To be successful, you will need: Financial / accounts experience within an office environment AAT qualification (or equivalent/part-qualified)...

Are you a finance admin with UK school experience? If so, Aspire want to hear from you! It is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have UK school experience and be proficient on Approval Max and XfE finance softwares as well as SIMS or Arbor experience. You will be based in the school front office, so reception experience in a school is beneficial and general parent care! You must be willing to work on a temporary to permanent basis as the school need consistency and reliability. As a School Finance Admin your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to: « Inputting details onto SIMS/ARBOR « Dealing with parents / carers « Bookkeeping & Accounting « Budget tracking « Fee Collection & Income YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE...

Oracle Fusion Trainer - Finance2-3 days p/w in office in Birmingham initially, then reducing as the contract proceeds. Job Purpose:Deliver comprehensive training on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, Financials, to ensure successful adoption and optimal use of the platform across Finance teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for Oracle Finance modules. Create engaging materials such as user guides, e-learning content, and quick reference sheets. For Finance: Train on General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management and Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service. Conduct training needs analysis with HR and Finance stakeholders. Organise workshops and Q&A sessions for end-users and managers Assist with SIT and UAT phases, including test script creation and execution. Provide post-training support and troubleshoot user issues. Drive user adoption through structured communication and engagement plans.Required Skills &...

Are you a commercially minded Qualified Accountant with a passion for business partnering, financial modelling and driving strategic change? Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their finance team on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight, supporting key projects and delivering data-driven financial analysis that influences business decisions. Working within a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in financial planning, project delivery and stakeholder engagement, helping to drive performance and support strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Partner with business leaders to provide commercial financial support and strategic insight. Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and business planning. Lead financial analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Support and manage finance-related...

Finance Business Partner (7-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Coventry (CV4 9AP) Salary: £50,000 Contract: 7 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days on site (Monday to Wednesday), 2 days from home (Thursday & Friday) SF Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 7-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced management accountant or finance business partner to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in supporting operational performance across multiple UK sites. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you'll act as the finance lead for your allocated operational contracts, partnering closely with senior operational leaders to provide commercial insight, challenge decision-making, and drive financial performance. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Producing and analysing monthly management accounts and financial performance...

Coventry University Monday-Friday 8.30-17.00 (1 hour break) Based on campus 3 months £13.42 per hour Finance Assistant - Data Project We are currently supporting Coventry University in recruiting a Finance Assistant to support a large-scale data project preparing for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidate will have strong experience working with data and Excel, including the ability to manipulate and merge datasets, use formatting, pivot tables and formulas. Experience using more advanced data processing tools, such as Excel Macros or Tableau Prep, would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Preparing datasets for 2026-27 uploads across academic schools. Downloading module-related activities, formatting data and preparing it for re-upload. Liaising with academic teams to obtain information for new modules being introduced for 2026-27. Maintaining data trackers to monitor progress and ensure information is received and processed promptly. Liaising with academic...

Temporary Assistant Finance Manager - 3 Month Sickness Cover Are you an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting, reporting and reconciliation skills? Hays are currently recruiting for a temporary Assistant Finance Manager to support a busy finance function on an initial 3-month assignment covering sickness.This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive finance professional who can quickly add value, support month-end activity, work closely with budget holders and contribute to continuous improvement within the management accounting and reporting function. The Role Reporting into the senior finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of monthly management information, reviewing financial performance, maintaining strong controls and providing clear financial insight to stakeholders across the organisation. Key ResponsibilitiesDuties will include, but not be limited to: Assist in the preparation, review and...

Student Income AdministratorLocation: Hybrid Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week Contract: Temporary Assignment Start Date: ASAP - temporary for 3 months - could extend Grade: 3 or 15.01 per hour plus holiday pay We are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Student Income Administrator to provide administrative and financial support within a busy student income environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with student finance administration, processing transactions, responding to queries and delivering a high standard of customer service to students and colleagues. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities *Provide administrative support to the Student Income Team. *Process basic financial transactions accurately and efficiently. *Assist with student fee and income-related administration. *Respond to enquiries by telephone,...

Accounts Payable Specialist - Immediate Start Manchester City Centre Up to £30,000 The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced retail business based in Manchester City Centre. This role will support the finance team with the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, with a particular focus on high-volume processing and stock-related invoices. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including stock and supplier invoices Matching, batching, and coding invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships Supporting weekly BACS payment runs Assisting with month-end processes including accruals and reporting Ensuring accurate recording of stock-related transactions within the finance system Supporting with data integrity and maintaining accurate financial records...

Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process Lead – Finance 6-Month Fixed Term Contract * Location: Hybrid – Greater Manchester * Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + Benefits Package Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay (P2P) Process Lead to join their Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong P2P expertise who enjoys delivering change, driving process improvements and working across a complex, fast-paced business. Joining at a pivotal time, you'll play a key role in supporting finance transformation initiatives, improving operational efficiency and embedding best practice across the end-to-end Procure to Pay function. The Role Reporting into the Finance leadership team, you will lead and deliver process improvement initiatives across the Purchase to Pay lifecycle. Working collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, Shared Services and operational stakeholders,...

Senior Buyer – Procurement Contract – 12 Months cover contract Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days in office required) Rate: £40–£45 per hour DOE (Inside IR35/ Umbrella) Security Clearance: BPSS required Start Date: July 2026 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established procurement and supply chain function on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role will support a wide range of complex engineering and infrastructure projects across sectors including Nuclear, Defence, Power, and Life Sciences. The successful candidate will work closely with internal project teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver procurement and commercial objectives effectively. An overlap period with the current incumbent is planned to ensure a smooth handover. The Role Key responsibilities will include: * Managing procurement activities across multiple projects and stakeholders * Supporting sourcing strategies, supplier engagement,...