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.