This range is provided by Forge Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Forge TalentFounder - Forge Talent, Identifying Finance Talent across the North West Forge Talent are excited to be partnering a rapidly growing PE-Backed business in North Manchester to recruit a permanent Head of Finance.You should be comfortable leading a small finance team, developing their capability while working autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Calm under pressure and an effective problem-solver, you'll enjoy being part of a high-performing leadership team.Responsibilities:Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, control, operations, and cash flow.Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Expenses, and Management Accounting.Prepare monthly management accounts, including KPI reports and insightful commentary.Deliver monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.Provide variance analysis against budgets and prior periods, with deep cost analysis where needed.Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.Ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements, financial targets, and deadlines.Strengthen financial controls and support scalability through robust systems and processes.Work closely with the Finance Director to meet operational and strategic business needs.Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.Qualifications & Experience:ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a PE-backed or high-growth business.Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and developing small teams.Commercially astute with excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.Proficient in financial systems and tools, with a continuous improvement mindset.Capable of delivering both business-as-usual finance operations and ad hoc project work.Salary & Benefits:10% annual bonus25 days annual leave plusPension 5% matchedSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAccounting/AuditingIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forge Talent by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Finance” roles.Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 4 days agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHead of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 1 month agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 3 days agoVice President of Margin Optimisation and AnalyticsCorby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoFinancial Planning and Reporting ManagerManchester Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoManchester, England, United Kingdom 22 hours agoVice President, Fund/Client Accounting IManchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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