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We’re working with a high-growth, private equity-backed retail business headquartered in Manchester, known for its dynamic brand, strong multi-channel presence, and ambitious expansion plans. Backed by a leading mid-market PE fund, the business is scaling rapidly across the UK and internationally, with a focus on operational excellence and margin improvement.
Role Overview:
This is a high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for stabilising core financial operations while supporting the Finance Director through a critical phase of transformation. You’ll be expected to lead the month-end process, improve reporting accuracy and speed, and ensure robust controls are in place across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead month-end close, group consolidation, and management reporting.
* Improve accuracy and consistency of reporting across multi-site operations.
* Strengthen and embed financial controls and processes.
* Prepare board and investor packs in collaboration with the FD.
* Oversee statutory accounts, audit prep, and tax compliance.
* Provide leadership to a small finance team, ensuring delivery under tight deadlines.
* Support system improvements, process changes, and broader finance transformation initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
* ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally Big 4/top-tier trained.
* Proven interim experience in similar Financial Controller roles.
* Background in retail, consumer, or multi-site businesses essential.
* Exposure to private equity-backed or fast-growth environments.
* Strong technical foundation with a commercial mindset.
* Pragmatic, hands-on, and comfortable working at pace and under pressure.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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