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Senior Finance Manager

MRJ Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a hands-on Senior Finance Manager for a fast-scaling tech startup in Manchester, offering a salary between £65,000 and £70,000 with equity options.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience leading finance in a tech startup, SaaS business, or scaling SME, along with being a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent).
  • Responsibilities include building financial models, leading reporting, managing budgeting and forecasting, and overseeing compliance and payroll.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills to partner with stakeholders and a willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must be UK-based and able to commute to Manchester, with no visa sponsorship required.

We're working with one of the UK’s fastest-scaling tech startups - a VC-backed business that's disrupting the game. Born out of a genuine frustration with the existing system, this team has taken a user-first approach to solving a long-standing problem. In just a few years, they've expanded into multiple UK cities and recently launched in the US.

With fresh investment on the way, they're scaling and need a hands-on Senior Finance Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role within a high-growth, international-facing business

Manchester (Hybrid – 4 days onsite) | £65,000 - £70,000 Equity Options Great perks

Recognised recently by a major UK tech index for their rapid scale, they’re building something that’s making waves. You’ll be central to all things financial: from modelling and reporting to overseeing compliance, payroll, and international tax matters. The successful candidate will act as both the strategic guide and operational backbone of the finance function, playing a key role in supporting their global scale-up plans.

What you'll be doing:

  • Build and maintain robust financial models to support leadership and investors
  • Lead monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic relevance
  • Own the budgeting and forecasting process, translating data into actionable insights
  • Manage cash flow, monitor working capital and support international expansion
  • Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with evolving regulations
  • Maintain financial governance and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Support on tax matters, including UK and international (plus R&D credits)
  • Administer EMI schemes and pension contributions

Candidate requirements:

  • Experience leading or owning finance in a tech startup, SaaS business, or scaling SME
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with (or curiosity to learn) international finance operations, particularly US-based
  • Comfortable being hands-on, this is a doer’s role, not just oversight
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business
  • Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where they can shape and build

Next Steps:

We're seeking UK-based applicants who can commute to a central Manchester location and don't require visa sponsorship. If you're ready to leverage your skills for maximum impact, apply now!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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