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Senior Consultant | Northwest | Newly Qualified Finance
Finance Manager/ Financial Controller
Sowena Group has been retained by a Merseyside-based startup in the lending/financial services sector, seeking a new Finance Manager/Financial Controller.
This high-growth SME is expanding rapidly with ambitious plans. The SLT aims to build a top-tier team to support this growth, with Finance at the core. The role offers significant development opportunities and diverse experience typical of a startup environment. We seek an ambitious, proactive, fully qualified candidate confident in progressing within this business.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
* Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and processes to support scalable growth.
* Oversee month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
* Partner with leadership to provide commercial insight and financial analysis for decision-making.
* Manage external relationships with auditors, accountants, and banks.
* Build and maintain robust forecasting models and KPI dashboards. Build rapport with funders and participate in data room activities.
* Support the development of financial systems and infrastructure.
* Drive continuous improvement across the finance function.
Requirements
* Fully Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* Experience in financial services, legal, or lending sectors.
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, control environments, and cash management.
* Effective communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
* Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, solutions-focused attitude.
Details
* Flexible/condensed working hours considered.
* Monday–Friday, with potential for part-time arrangement for the right candidate.
Package: £55K–£65K + performance-related bonus
This role suits a confident, self-starting individual with a background in lending or financial services, seeking flexibility and growth. You will work with a supportive line manager, with opportunities to lead the finance function.
For more details or to discuss next steps, contact Mackenzie Harrop and follow Sowena Group homepage.
07803449779
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Strategy/Planning
Industries
* Financial Services, Legal Services
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