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