Finance Manager

Location:  Bolton
Function:  Finance
Job Reference:  7498
Employment Type:  Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date:  16/01/2026
Date:  20 Nov 2025

The Recipe

To manage the year end external fieldwork process and preparation of group statutory accounts. The lead the credit control & submissions teams and be responsible for the management & reporting of cash. Produce the period end business update pack & detailed reporting of Centre costs.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

  • To manage the year end external audit fieldwork process and preparation of the group financial statements. Develop the SAP ERP system to meet the business changes.
  • To partner all Centre budget holders in relation to the budget, forecasting and period reporting processes.
  • To be responsible for the group cash position & borrowing requirements. Support balance sheet controls in providing key balance sheet reconciliations
  • To produce timely and accurate consolidated management information and periodic business reporting pack that meets the requirements of the business.
  • Lead on performance reporting to key stakeholders and development to align with business priorities
  • To support the Senior Finance Manager & Financial Controller on ad hoc work requests and the execution of strategy, via project involvement. Be a member of the senior management team
  • To lead, motivate, coach and develop the submissions, credit control teams & graduate to achieve the goals and targets set.

Essential Ingredients

  • Qualified accountant, experience in practice is desirable as is having previously worked within a FMCG environment.
  • Qualifications: ACCA/ACA or equivalent accountancy qualification. Evidence of CPD.
  • Systems: Experience of operating in a SAP environment; Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, BI
  • Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manipulate and interpret data clearly and concisely, clearly communicating and ensuring understanding of both finance and non-finance colleagues. Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills: influential; articulate, persuasive.
  • Excellent relationship builder- Able to build relationships and influence across a broad range of non-finance and finance stakeholders. 
  • Strong project management and organisation skills to manage a demanding and varied workload.
  • Planning and organising: Used to working to strict deadlines and reporting timetables

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.

  • A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
  • Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
  • Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%
  • Private medical insurance and life assurance
  • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
  • Continued investment in your personal development
  • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
  • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service