Job Description
Group Head of Finance
Rochdale | Hybrid (3 days office)
£85,000 – £95,000 + Benefits
Private Equity Backed | Acquisitive Growth | c.£25m Revenue
ALF Recruit are exclusively partnering with a private equity-backed, high-growth services organisation entering a pivotal stage in its evolution.
With revenues approaching £25m and ambitious acquisition plans, this is a critical leadership appointment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the Group finance function, reporting directly to the Board and working closely with PE stakeholders.
This is a genuine “number one in finance” opportunity within a scaling buy-and-build platform.
Whats on offer?
* £85,000 – £95,000 basic salary DOE
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30)
* Birthday leave
* Buy & sell up to 5 days holiday
* Life assurance (x4 salary)
* Income protection (up to 75% salary)
* Cash health plan including 24/7 GP
* Enhanced parental pay
* Pension scheme
The Opportunity
As Group Head of Finance, you will:
* Own and lead the entire Group finance function
* Provide strategic financial insight to the Board
* Oversee robust cashflow and working capital management
* Lead acquisition finance integration
* Drive financial controls, governance and reporting standards
This role combines operational excellence with strategic visibility.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of the Group finance function
* Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
* Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and Board packs
* Establish best-in-class financial controls and governance frameworks
* Ownership of group cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning
* Oversight of AR and AP functions
* Proactive management of working capital and debt position
* Regular reporting to Board and PE stakeholders on liquidity and performance
* Primary point of contact for year-end audit
* Coordinate statutory reporting requirements
* Ensure ongoing compliance and risk management across the group
* Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
* Provide detailed financial analysis and performance insight
* Support acquisition modelling, due diligence and integration
* Partner with operational leaders to drive margin and efficiency improvement
* Optimise use of ERP System
* Drive automation and reporting improvements
* Strengthen data integrity across ERP and CRM systems
About You
* Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Experience within a PE-backed or acquisitive growth environment desirable
* Strong technical and financial control background
* Proven cashflow management expertise
* Confident communicator comfortable communicating at Board level
* Hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally
This role would suit:
* A strong Financial Controller stepping into a broader group leadership remit
* An existing Head of Finance seeking a larger, PE-backed platform
Why Apply?
* Direct Board and PE exposure
* Key leadership role in a scaling group
* Acquisition-led growth strategy
* Clear opportunity to shape and build the finance function
If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact:
Gavin Reynolds
Director | ALF Recruit
Specialist Finance Recruitment
Outcome-Driven Recruitment