Finance Director in Wigan

Since its inception in 2005, Evolve has been driven by a commitment to revolutionise the support provided to hard-working multi-site brands often overlooked by traditional technology providers. Our tailored approach addresses the unique challenges faced by these brands, emphasising exceptional technical support and customer service. This covers GDPR Compliant Guest Wi-Fi, SD WAN Networks, Managed Wi-Fi/LAN Infrastructure, Broadband / Leased Lines, Network Security, PCI Consultancy, and structured cabling.

The Finance Director plays a critical role in the growth and strategic direction of the organisation. The Finance Director will deputise for the CFO when required, taking day-to-day ownership of the Finance function ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and governance. This role is accountable for delivering financial insight, driving commercial value, and building a high-performing Finance team to support sustainable long-term growth.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Act as deputy to the CFO, representing Finance in leadership forums and investor interactions when required.
  • Support the CFO in preparing board materials, investor information needs, and ad hoc projects.
  • Contribute to shaping the business’s financial strategy, capital structure, and value creation plan aligned with private equity investors.
  • Partner with the Leadership Team to support the CFO and Board in delivering the company’s long-term growth strategy.
  • Ensure strong financial planning, risk management, and governance frameworks are in place.
  • Provide financial insight to assess potential acquisitions, investments, and growth opportunities.
  • Act as a senior voice on risk, compliance, and return on investment in strategic decision-making.
  • Lead all aspects of financial management including reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements, maintaining the highest standards of governance.
  • Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, banks, lawyers, and private equity investors.
  • Drive efficiency and value creation across the business, balancing short-term performance with long-term investment priorities.
  • Take ownership of finance transformation projects, including supporting integration of new systems (e.g. ApprovalMax, Halo PSA) and ensure best-practice financial governance.
• Commercial Insight
  • Lead financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and inform initiatives including pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and other commercial decision-making.
  • Collaborate across departments to provide commercial support (including business case development and assessment) and improve performance visibility.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable and meaningful insights for stakeholders and non-financial colleagues.
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards to track operational metrics, revenue growth, customer profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Leadership & People
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team, shaping the culture and operating model of the function.
  • Build the future capabilities of the Finance team to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within the Finance function.
  • Contribute actively as a member of the Leadership Team, helping shape the organisation’s culture, values, and long-term direction.

About you: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a private equity-backed or high-growth environment. This role provides an exceptional platform for an ambitious individual aspiring to progress towards a future CFO position, offering exposure to private equity stakeholders and strategic planning. Strong commercial acumen — able to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to financial and non-financial audiences. Proven ability to translate strategy into financial plans and operational outcomes. A collaborative leader with gravitas, commercial acumen and strong communication skills, and the credibility to influence across all levels of the organisation. Resilient, driven, hands-on and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why Evolve? At Evolve, you will be joining a dynamic and passionate team that’s committed to building something special. We offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our company’s success. We have created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all. You will be called on to out-think the competition and work closely with your colleagues to produce innovative ideas and deliver impressive results for our customers. This is your chance to be effective, and impressive performance will take you far.