Job Description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding, PE-backed property business in Manchester as they look to appoint a Finance Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company at a pivotal stage of growth. With ambitious plans, a supportive and driven finance team, and plenty of exposure to strategic projects, this role offers excellent prospects for both professional development and career progression.
What will you be doing?

• As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the group's financial reporting and consolidation across a portfolio. of 20-30 legal entities, while managing and developing a small team of 2-3 direct reports.
• Overseeing the month-end close and group consolidation process.
• Reviewing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Preparing statutory accounts and leading the annual audit process.
• Managing tax compliance (VAT, CIT returns).
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting FP&A with forecasting.
• Overseeing debt management, compliance, and covenant reporting.
• Partnering with internal teams to drive commercial insight and performance.

What skills do we need?

• We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid experience in a complex, multi-entity environment. You'll bring both technical expertise and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking.
• Strong experience in external reporting and consolidations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary: 70,000 - 75,000.
• 18% annual bonus.
• 7% matched pension.
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times.
• Free parking.
• Regular team socials and away days.

Please apply below, or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite for more information.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Job ref: KH/6316Post Date: 27.10.25
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