Company Overview
The business is a £10 million revenue PE‑backed manufacturer and supplier (B2B and B2C) of beauty and healthcare products, a true market leader in its niche. It is entering a growth phase, launching new products, expanding internationally and building an R&D pipeline.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the Managing Director on commercial decision‑making and strategic planning.
* Drive operational efficiency across the supply chain, fulfilment and overhead.
* Lead financial modelling for new product initiatives.
* Oversee pricing strategy and margin management across all channels.
* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
* Lead a high‑calibre finance team (Controller, Management Accountant, FP&A Analyst).
* Support the PE investor with financial reporting and KPI tracking.
* Lead establishment of new overseas legal entities.
* Support future M&A, due diligence and exit preparation.
Qualifications
* Operational mindset – comfortable in operations as well as finance, the second man in the business.
* Background in SMEs or scale‑ups with experience building and refining finance functions.
* Experience working in a PE‑backed environment, comfortable with investor reporting cadence and value‑creation ownership.
* ACA qualified; Big Four or mid‑tier training preferred.
* Consumer brand experience, understanding the customer purchase journey.
* International exposure – awareness of multi‑entity, multi‑currency.
* Experience managing and developing finance teams.
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive basic salary £90,000‑£110,000 per annum.
* Bonus up to 25% based on business and individual objectives.
* Management incentive plan to reward at exit.
* Private medical cover for self and family.
* Other company benefits via Perkbox.
* Collaborative and professional working environment across sites in Manchester and Warrington.
Location
Manchester and Warrington.
Reference number: JN‑052026‑7023825
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