At Inspire Capital what we do best is identify and nurture potential. We encourage entrepreneurial spirit and have a phenomenal track record of business investment, growth and exit, with a portfolio currently worth in excess of £100m. We offer investment, consultancy, mentoring and support to CEOS, MDS and management teams to grow businesses and accelerate them to reach their full potential.
Inspire Capital is a northwest based family office, with investment interests across a range of sectors and growth stages. In addition to our investment businesses, we also run Inspire Capital PropCo, our property investment arm, and Inspire Capital Sports, our recently founded community interest company dedicated to improving the lives of young people through sport.
Due to growth in our investment portfolio, we are looking for a highly capable and discrete Group Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations of Inspire Capital.
This unique role offers the opportunity to work closely with the principals, managing diverse assets and investments while safeguarding and growing family wealth.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead financial strategy, reporting, and cashflow management.
* Oversee investments, property portfolios, and family business interests.
* Ensure compliance with UK tax, governance, and regulatory requirements.
* Advise the principals on structuring, risk, and long-term planning.
* Manage relationships with banks, advisers, and external partners.
What we're looking for:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with Board level finance leadership experience.
* Background in a family office, or entrepreneurial SME
* Strong commercial acumen, technical accounting skills, and tax knowledge.
* Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
If you're commercially sharp, highly trustworthy, and ready for a role where your expertise truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cheadle SK8 3SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)?
Experience:
* Board level: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person