Finance Manager

Company Accountant - Services

Westhoughton

£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits | On-Site Parking | Modern Offices

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manageer to join a well-established, £5 million turnover SME based in Westhoughton. The business has built a strong reputation in its sector and is now looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.

This is a pivotal role, reporting directly into a dynamic and driven Managing Director. You will act as the MD's right-hand person for all things finance, with full responsibility for delivering accurate and timely management accounts and offering insight to support key decision-making.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Full ownership of the finance function, from transactional oversight to the production and delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Direct support to the Managing Director, acting as a strategic partner and sounding board on all financial matters.
• Responsibility for cash flow, forecasting, and monthly reporting, ensuring financial controls are robust and adhered to.
• Overseeing two other members of the transactional finance team.
• Hands-on involvement in day-to-day finance operations, ideal for someone who thrives in an all-encompassing SME role.
• Opportunity to implement improvements and processes that will scale with the business.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience within a SME.
• Experienced in managing end-to-end finance within an SME setting.
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact.

This business values independence, initiative, and reliability. If you're looking for a role where you can truly own the numbers and be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking leadership team - this is the one.

If you're interested in learning more, please contact Rory Phelan at for a confidential discussion.