Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a privately owned, fast-growing financial services business located in South Manchester. This role is the no 2 in finance and will work closely with the FC and CEO.
The business provides bridging and development finance for property projects and successfully funds projects from barn conversions and castle renovations to urgent auction purchases and multi-unit developments.
This is a critical hire as the business enters its next phase of growth, with a key focus on treasury management, strong cash oversight, and continuous development of financial systems and processes.
This is a broad, strategic finance role with a particular focus on treasury and liquidity management. You'll be responsible for overseeing cash positions, cash flow forecasting, and supporting funding strategy while also taking ownership of financial reporting and systems improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day treasury operations, including management of bank accounts, cash repatriation, and working capital forecasting.
* Support funding strategies, including monitoring debt facilities, overdrafts, and loan requirements.
* Develop and enhance financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.
* Produce accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, and Board-level reporting.
* Partner with the wider leadership team to support strategic planning and financial modelling.
* Manage key external relationships, including banks, funders, and advisors.
* Deputise for the Financial Controller when required and contribute to finance team development.
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) preferred
* Background in financial services, lending, private equity, or a similar regulated environment, SME or larger organisation
* Treasury and cash management experience is essential including cash flow forecasting with banking relationships preferred
* Systems-savvy and comfortable implementing or improving finance tech/processes.
* Proactive, commercially minded, and able to work independently with senior stakeholders.
* Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced setting with broad responsibilities.
What's on Offer
* A strategic and high-visibility role
* Full autonomy to lead treasury operations and influence financial systems.
* Genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of a scaling business.
The office has a great feel, spacious, offers some flexibility with working hours with a collaborative and friendly team. This is an on-site role with on-site parking.
If you're looking for a role offering a pleasant work/life balance, the opportunity to be involved in good quality work and shape the future of a growing business, this role is for you.
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