We are a private equity-backed global business operating across multiple sites, delivering high-quality operational solutions to our clients. With a strong and ambitious growth agenda, we are currently navigating an exciting period of transformation - integrating new processes, strengthening financial controls, and building the capability required to scale. This is a genuinely high-impact role with visible exposure to senior leadership. For the right candidate, it represents an opportunity to leave a clear mark on a business at an inflection point.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Director – UKI will take ownership of the full financial operations for our UK and Ireland business. You will lead a talented finance team and play a central role in our transformation programme, whilst ensuring the rigour and control expected of a PE‑backed environment.
This is a hands‑on leadership role - you will need to be comfortable operating at both a strategic and transactional level, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Statutory & Group Audit
* Lead the preparation and management of statutory and group audit processes end‑to‑end.
* Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and group finance.
Cash & Treasury Management
* Own cash flow monitoring, forecasting and management across the UKI business.
* Ensure local and group cash targets are met, and proactively identify and mitigate liquidity risks.
Lease Financing
* Arrange and manage lease financing solutions to support operational requirements.
* Maintain strong relationships with financing partners and ensure appropriate structures are in place.
Month‑End Close
* Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to the group.
* Drive continuous improvement in the speed and quality of reporting.
* Oversee the finance SSC, driving efficiency, accuracy and a culture of high performance.
* Act as a key escalation point and build strong working relationships across the SSC team.
Transformation & Project Delivery
* Lead the implementation of the purchase‑to‑pay (P2P) process as part of the wider transformation agenda.
* Identify and drive further process improvement opportunities across the finance function.
About You
We are looking for a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and is energised by transformation. You will be credible at board level, rigorous in your approach, and a genuine leader of people.
* Professionally qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
* Big 4 or Top 10 trained.
* Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role (Senior FC, Finance Director, Deputy CFO or equivalent).
* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and audit processes.
* Experience in a PE‑backed, multi‑site or complex group environment.
* Demonstrable experience leading change and process improvement initiatives.
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is based in the Northwest of England. We operate a hybrid working model, with an expectation of regular on‑site presence. Full details of the working arrangement will be confirmed during the process.
What We Offer
* Base salary of £100,000 – £130,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
* Performance‑related bonus (details provided at interview stage).
* Company pension scheme.
* The opportunity to operate at senior level within a high‑growth, PE‑backed business during a genuinely exciting chapter of its development.
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