Finance Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
This role would suit an outgoing individual with good leadership skills.
Responsible for a small but experienced accounts office team, good communication and leadership skills are vital, however the role requires someone who is also willing to be hands-on when required.
As the business embarks on a business wide new system implementation, we are seeking a high caliber person to support the Finance Director in the accurate production of financial information for the business.
The role is responsible for a varied mix of business administration activity, accounting processes and information provision and would suit an individual who has previously worked within the SME environment.
Experience in a consumer facing, retail or an importing and distribution based business would be beneficial but is not essential.
The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and experience:-
Technical Knowledge / Skills
- Preparation of Management Accounts up to trial balance
- Sage payroll and pension administration
- VAT and other business reporting
- Purchase to pay processes and cash flow management
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
- Experience working with MS NAV, Dynamics or Business Central useful but not essential
Personal Skills
- Team leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Outgoing positive personality
- Excellent communication skills
- A passion to provide fantastic support to the accounts team and the wider businesses management team
Staff Benefits
- Outstanding staff discount
- Extra annual holidays as your length of service increases. Including your birthday off each year (after 12 months full service)
- Free use of two company holiday homes, one in Spain and the other at Ribby Hall (near Lytham St Annes)
- Free Football tickets for either Manchester United or Manchester City
- Use of two VIP seats at Manchester Arena to watch your favourite show or concert
- Free onsite car parking at both the store and the distribution centre
- Employee of the month and year awards
- Birthday card and gift voucher for special birthdays
- A store gift voucher for newly weds or new parents
- Regular staff events and occasions
- Long service awards
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chadderton, OL9 7HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Manager roles across Housing Units's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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