Finance Manager / Senior Manager

Senior Finance Manager - Bolton - £70,000 + bonus Hybrid role 3days in the office Your new company This dynamic retail PLC is in an exciting scale-up phase, having recently secured strategic investment from a well-established player in the retail sector. With a diverse service portfolio and strong growth ambitions, the business is now poised to accelerate its expansion. Backed by enhanced operational capabilities from its strong ownership model, the company is focused on driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term success.

Support the bring financial excellence to life with a role that sits at the heart of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to drive strong balance sheet governance through robust reconciliations and controls, while overseeing critical areas such as VAT, payroll, bonus provisions and statutory compliance. You’ll deliver advanced financial analysis and insightful reporting, bringing budgets, trends and variances to life to support smarter decision making.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll inspire and develop a high-performing team of four, while also supporting the Audit Lead and acting as the key point of contact for external auditors making a visible, valued impact across the organisation. You will be a commercially minded accountant with strong technical foundations, ideally qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, . You will bring proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supported by excellent Excel skills.

Your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non finance teams will be essential. Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office. The role offers a salary of £70,000, along with private health care, a bonus scheme, and a private pension.

There are also learning and development opportunities, as well as clear pathways for progression.