A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its finance function of a new entity and ensure strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the finance team. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance, and compliance across the organisation * Oversee day-to-day financial operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and banking activities * Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness * Develop, implement, and continuously improve robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks * Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements * Lead the preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts and coordinate the year-end audit process * Manage relationships with external auditors, system providers, and other professional partners * Provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support senior leadership and strategic decision-making * Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, and enhance financial systems and reporting * Monitor performance and quality standards across the finance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing and service-focused environment Skills & Experience * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) * Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a growing or complex organisation * Strong understanding of financial controls, governance frameworks, and statutory reporting * Experience managing transactional finance teams and operational finance functions * Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills * Ability to operate strategically while remaining close to operational delivery * Must have a background working in the property sector (ideally PBSA but not essential) What’s on Offer * Senior leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation * Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function and governance frameworks * Competitive salary and benefits package * 100% office based on the outskirts of the City Centre of Manchester. Only relevant candidates will be contacted