Interim Finance Director - Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Business Manchester 9–12 Month Contract Circa £150,000 excellent benefits package We are supporting a high-growth, private equity–backed healthcare business with a multi-site footprint across the UK to appoint a commercially minded Interim Finance Director for a 9–12 month assignment based in Manchester. This is a key leadership role during a period of strategic growth and M&A activity, requiring a finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight to support operational performance, acquisitions, and value creation. The Role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the private equity investors, the Interim Finance Director will lead the finance function and act as a strategic commercial partner to the leadership team. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading and developing the finance function across a complex multi-site healthcare operation * Providing commercial insight and financial challenge to support operational and strategic decision-making * Supporting M&A activity, including financial modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration * Delivering robust financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis * Strengthening financial controls, governance, and systems within a regulated healthcare environment * Providing clear financial visibility across multiple sites and service lines * Managing relationships with investors, lenders, and external advisors Candidate Profile * ACA qualified (Big 4 / Top 10 background preferred) * Proven experience operating as a Finance Director / CFO within a PE-backed or high-growth business * Strong track record supporting M&A transactions and integration * Experience within multi-site organisations (healthcare experience beneficial but not essential) * Commercially minded, able to translate financial information into strategic insight * Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced, investor-backed environment * Available immediately or at short notice What’s on Offer * £150,000 pro-rata * Excellent Benefits package * 9–12 month high-impact interim assignment * Opportunity to work with an ambitious leadership team and private equity investors during a significant phase of growth and acquisition