Finance Manager - Quick Succession to Head of Finance £65,000 - £70,000 Bonus | North Bradford PE-Backed | High-Growth Manufacturer | Real Route to Head of Finance Are You Feeling Held Back? Ready to Build Something Bigger - and Back Yourself? If you’re an ACA who knows you’ve got more to offer - more ambition, more ideas, more capability than your current environment allows - this is the role that gives you the platform to prove it. You won’t just “do the reporting”. You’ll rebuild how the business understands its numbers. You’ll shape the systems, controls, and governance that future growth depends on. And you’ll accelerate towards a Head of Finance role with the mentorship and structure to get you there. This is a role for someone who wants to step up, not blend in. Why This Move Changes Your Trajectory A genuine pathway to Head of Finance You’ll work day-to-day with a highly respected Head of Finance who is intentionally developing this role as their future successor. This isn’t vague progression - it’s a mapped journey. Build a Centre of Excellence The CFO and HoF are transforming finance into a best-in-class function. Your remit includes: Strengthening controls Modernising processes Upgrading reporting Leading digital and systems improvement Shaping governance across the Group You’re coming in at a pivotal moment - the structure is being built now, not inherited. PE Environment - Late Cycle, Maximum Impact The business is backed by a high quality PE-House, growing c.30% YoY and preparing for a major event in the next few years. As part of your role you will be developing enhanced board packs to incorporate PE/Investor and ESG Reporting You’ll be in the room for the conversations ACAs at this level usually never get near. The breadth to complete your finance leadership toolkit You’ll lead a team of five. Own group reporting. Run cash, treasury, and covenant reporting. Drive ERP and transformation projects. Partner with operations to link factory activities to financial results. You’ll walk away with the experience required to run a full finance function. For the frustrated corporate accountant If you’re feeling boxed in… If you want decisions made quickly… If you want your ideas taken seriously… If you want to see the impact of your work… This is your moment. What You’ll Lead & Own Financial Reporting & Control Ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, month-end and balance sheet integrity Lead audit, tax, treasury and covenant reporting Control of CapEx, policy and governance Cashflow, Working Capital & Treasury Forecasting, liquidity and bank reporting Drive improvements across debtor, creditor and stock Transformation & Systems Strengthen processes, controls and data Lead ERP/MRP improvements and automation Build digital dashboards and new reporting capability Leadership Manage, coach and develop a team of five Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement Business Partnering Work across operations, commercial and board level Gain real operational depth - right down to cost per unit and factory floor performance Who This Role Suits ACA/ACCA with strong technical grounding Someone who feels underutilised or under-stretched Someone who believes they’re capable of more - and wants the stage to prove it Someone ready to move from “reporting numbers” to shaping how a business grows Even if you don’t tick every box, if you’ve got the drive - you’ll thrive here. It’s Your Move. Back Yourself. Build Something. Accelerate Your Career. Your next step toward Head of Finance starts here. We’re a purpose-driven search firm built on one belief: recruitment should leave people and communities better than we found them. Alongside expert hiring support, we offer free mentoring access, career guidance, and wellbeing support throughout your journey We also reinvest 3% of our profits into mental health and social impact initiatives - including MHFA training, wellbeing workshops, and youth outreach. With IFF Talent, you’re not just applying for a role. You’re joining a recruitment experience designed to create real, lasting impact.