Finance Manager/Finance Director

Company: Headline Events
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Finance Manager / Finance Director

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Salary: From £30,000 per annum (package and responsibilities tailored to experience)

Responsibilities

  • Producing monthly management accounts and board reporting
  • Building financial models to support business planning, forecasting and investment decisions
  • Cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
  • Monitoring stock exposure across live events, identifying financial risk and protecting profitability
  • Leading our credit control function, improving debtor performance and cash collection
  • Managing payroll and ensuring accurate and timely processing
  • Delivering meaningful commercial reporting and financial insight to the leadership team
  • Working alongside the Managing Directors on pricing, profitability and strategic planning
  • Developing scalable financial systems, controls and reporting processes
  • Managing relationships with accountants, banks, suppliers and external advisers
  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, margin and overall business performance

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence business decisions
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience building financial models and forecasting business performance
  • Knowledge of credit control, cash flow management and financial reporting
  • Someone who enjoys improving systems and building scalable processes
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders
  • Experience using Xero (desirable)
  • AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications are welcomed but not essential for the right person

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Posted: July 21st, 2026