Finance Manager Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Station Manager Control - North West
Posted 1 day ago by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The Station Manager Control at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a leadership role focused on enhancing the Fire Con...
- Rate £52,236 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner for Assets, Repairs & Maintenance will provide proactive financial support and advice to bu...
- Rate £55,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Finance Business Partner – Customers
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner role involves supporting the Financial Controller by providing proactive financial support...
- Rate £53,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant - Salford, Greater Manchester
Posted 1 day ago by ForHousing Limited
The Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant role at ForHousing involves providing financial services related to rents,...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Salford, Greater Manchester
QA Test Analyst - Core Banking - IBIS - International Bank
Posted 2 days ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd
Excellent opportunity to join an International Bank as a QA Test Analyst, responsible for driving multi-stage testing of...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) - Manchester - 3 months+
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
The role of BeyondTrust SME (Privileged Access Management) in Manchester involves providing hands-on administration and...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, UK
Property System Specialist - £500 p/d inside IR35
Posted 2 days ago by Huxley Associates
The Property System Specialist role involves implementing process and system improvements within the banking sector, foc...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TPI Account Manager - North West
Posted 3 days ago by Ruby Energy
The National TPI Manager at Ruby Energy is tasked with leading and expanding the Third Party Intermediary (TPI) channel...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
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About Our Finance Manager Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a finance manager contractor do?
Finance Manager contractors are engaged to manage and oversee core finance operations within an organisation, providing leadership of the day-to-day finance function including month-end close, management reporting, statutory compliance, team management, and the financial controls that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts. The role bridges the operational accounting work of the finance team and the commercial and strategic dimensions of the broader finance function, with Finance Managers typically reporting to a Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent and managing a team of accountants and finance assistants. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a finance team through a period of significant change, or provide interim management capacity during a restructuring.
The core competencies for Finance Manager contracting include combine technical accounting competence with team leadership and stakeholder management capability. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is a common requirement across most Finance Manager contract roles, alongside substantial experience managing month-end close processes, preparing and reviewing management accounts, and overseeing a finance team in a pressured, deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of the relevant accounting systems and ERP platforms in use at the client is expected, with SAP, Oracle, Xero, and Sage appearing most frequently depending on the size and type of organisation. The ability to identify and implement improvements to finance processes, manage external auditors, and engage with non-finance stakeholders on financial matters is widely expected at this level.
What is the market like for finance manager contractors?
The Finance Manager contract market is a large, consistently active segment of the finance contracting market, driven by the universal need for operational finance management across organisations of all sectors and sizes. Demand is steady across the year with predictable peaks around year-end and audit periods. The market spans a range of seniority and rate levels, with Finance Manager roles in complex or large organisations commanding day rates that reflect the scope of financial responsibility involved. Qualified finance managers with experience on relevant ERP platforms, particularly SAP and Oracle, consistently find good availability of opportunities across the UK market.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do finance manager contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for finance manager roles in Manchester typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance manager vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 finance manager contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.