Financial Operations Manager

Manchester Permanent £42,000 - £47,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Operations Manager will oversee and optimise financial processes within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all accounting and finance operations. This permanent position is based in Manchester and offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded organisation
  • Permanent Financial Operations Manager
  • Not for Profit Organisation based in Manchester

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the Not For Profit sector. It holds an excellent reputation across the sector and within Manchester. They offer a very competitive benefit package including a market leading holiday and pension scheme, flexible working and free parking.

Job Description

As the Financial Operations Manager duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Lead and develop a Financial Operations team, managing workloads and performance
  • Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely transactional processing
  • Support month‑end close, including reconciliations, journals, and ledger close
  • Monitor key controls and KPIs across creditors, debtors, purchase orders, cash, and treasury
  • Own and administer finance systems, including user access, reporting, and system improvements
  • Oversee payroll, tax, pension, and statutory reporting, liaising with external providers and auditors
  • Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and user engagement

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Operations Manager should have:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CIPFA) or strong experience in a similar finance operations role (Qualified by Experience)
  • Proven experience leading a transactional finance function in a fast‑paced environment
  • Managed a team previously
  • Excellent technical knowledge
  • Track record of improving finance processes, controls, and ways of working



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £42,000 to £47,000 per annum.
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Market leading pension scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Permanent position based in Manchester



Contact
Rachel Tammadge
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6992447
Phone number
+44 161 829 0353

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachel Tammadge
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0353
Job reference
JN-042026-6992447