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Founder - Forge Talent, Identifying Finance Talent across the North West
Forge Talent are excited to be partnering a rapidly growing PE-Backed business in North Manchester to recruit a permanent Head of Finance.
You should be comfortable leading a small finance team, developing their capability while working autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Calm under pressure and an effective problem-solver, youll enjoy being part of a high-performing leadership team.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, control, operations, and cash flow.
* Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Expenses, and Management Accounting.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including KPI reports and insightful commentary.
* Deliver monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
* Provide variance analysis against budgets and prior periods, with deep cost analysis where needed.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
* Ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements, financial targets, and deadlines.
* Strengthen financial controls and support scalability through robust systems and processes.
* Work closely with the Finance Director to meet operational and strategic business needs.
* Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
* Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
* Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a PE-backed or high-growth business.
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and developing small teams.
* Commercially astute with excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
* Proficient in financial systems and tools, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Capable of delivering both business-as-usual finance operations and ad hoc project work.
Salary & Benefits:
* 10% annual bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus
* Pension 5% matched
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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