Dynamic Finance Leader for High-Growth Business

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Nigel Wright Group Full time

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic finance professional seeking a challenging role in a fast-paced, private equity backed environment? We're working with a high-growth business in Manchester to create a new position for a qualified Head of Finance. This role offers real progression potential, with the opportunity to step up to Finance Director within the next 2-3 years following a planned transaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the production of monthly and annual financial statements, driving improvements in processes and controls
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making
  • Partner with non-finance stakeholders to support commercial objectives, playing a key role in upcoming acquisitions and managing the onboarding of newly acquired businesses
  • Ensure all reconciliation processes are managed effectively, including balance sheets, bank reconciliations, and external stock reconciliations
  • Monitor and manage cash flow effectively, collaborating with auditors to ensure successful year-end audits
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance

Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with demonstrable leadership experience and a proven track record of managing and developing teams
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with hands-on experience improving processes, implementing robust controls, and driving efficiency
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, particularly in a high-growth or PE-backed business environment

About the Company

We're a thriving, fast-growing business driven by organic and acquisitive expansion. Our dynamic organisation is creating opportunities for talented professionals like yourself to join us at a pivotal moment, helping us scale and prepare for further growth.

Why this Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a challenging role in a high-growth business, with a defined career path towards Finance Director and the chance to make your mark on our finance function. If you're a strategic finance leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.



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