CFO - Manchester

Our client is rapidly growing within their sector and as their reputation continues to grow, so does their team of best-in-class professionals. At an exciting stage in their growth journey, they are now seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team. This role will be instrumental in supporting the organisation through its next phase of growth, including strategic expansion, potential acquisitions, and preparation for a future exit event within the next two years.

The CFO will play a critical role in both the strategic and operational leadership of the organisation, working closely with the CEO and executive team to ensure the business is financially robust, scalable and well positioned for future investment. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with significant experience in commercial finance, strategic planning, growth environments and mergers & acquisitions.

• Develop and deliver the organisation's long-term financial strategy in line with business growth objectives.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Team on all financial matters.
• Support the organisation in preparing for future investment and exit opportunities.
• Provide financial insight and modelling to guide key strategic decisions.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team and board.
• Manage the organisation's cash flow in a high-growth environment, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support expansion.
• Oversee funding arrangements, including management of debt facilities and banking covenants.
• Develop robust financial forecasting models to support rapid operational growth.
• Provide financial analysis to support business expansion strategies, including the opening of new services and operational scaling.
• Support evaluation of investment opportunities and strategic projects.
• Assess financial risk and return associated with new initiatives.
• Lead the financial evaluation and due diligence of potential acquisition opportunities.
• Develop financial models and valuation analysis to support investment decisions.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses where applicable.
• Lead and develop the internal finance function, ensuring strong governance and financial controls.
• Implement and maintain robust internal financial processes and systems.
• Build strong relationships with lenders, advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Support investor and stakeholder communications during funding or transaction processes.

• Proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leadership role.
• Strong experience in high-growth or scaling organisations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or major strategic transactions.
• Strong commercial finance expertise with advanced financial modelling capability.
• Experience managing debt facilities, banking relationships and financial covenants.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Professional financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

As CFO you will be commercially minded with strong strategic thinking ability. Confident in challenging and influencing senior stakeholders, the CFO will be highly driven with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be results focused while maintaining strong ethical standards, operating with integrity, accountability and sound judgement.

In return for your hard work and expertise you will receive a highly competitive base salary, with participation in the company's EMI equity scheme (with potential share allocation), significant long-term upside linked to the organisation's planned growth and future exit along with executive-level flexibility in working arrangements.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic CFO opportunity.