Your new company
A well-established and growing family office based in South Manchester, managing a diverse portfolio of investments and businesses across multiple sectors. With management of a close-knit team of three, the office prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision, and hands-on approach to financial stewardship.
Your new role
As Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the family office. Reporting directly to the principals, you'll be responsible for producing full management accounts, managing cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. You'll also act as a business partner across the portfolio, helping to evaluate business cases and investment opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
Producing full monthly management accounts
Balance sheet reconciliations
Budgeting and forecasting
P&L variance analysis with commentary
Daily cash flow management
Posting income and cost accruals
Prepayment journals
Petty cash reconciliation
Payroll processing for c.150 employees
Supporting investment appraisals and business case development
Liaising with external advisors and stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a family office, SME, or investment environment
Strong analytical and commercial acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working onsite in a small, collaborative team
Proactive, hands-on approach with a high level of integrity and discretion
What you'll get in return
A unique opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals and their portfolio of businesses
Broad exposure to investment and commercial decision-making
Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day role
Competitive daily rate salary (dependent on experience)
Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Benjamin Stanton at Hays Senior Finance in Manchester now.
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