Growth doesn't wait for perfect processes and neither does an IPO. This multi-entity group is going through exactly that process right now, and it needs someone at the top of finance who can bring pace, discipline and real control to a business moving fast on several fronts at once.
You'd take full ownership of finance across the group's trading entities, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director with plenty of exposure to the CFO. That means leading the team, running a genuinely disciplined monthly close, and producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts that the leadership team and the wider group can actually rely on.
Statutory accounts, audit, VAT, AP/AR controls: all of it sits with you too.
It's a hands-on seat. You'll be reviewing your team's work before it goes anywhere, giving straight commercial insight to department heads, and making sure things get closed out rather than left open, especially when a decision is sitting on the number.
What you'll bring:
- ACA/ACCA qualified, with real experience running a finance function across multiple entities
- A track record of disciplined month-end close, delivered to deadline, every time
- Solid statutory accounts and audit experience (UK GAAP / IFRS)
- VAT and wider tax compliance exposure
- Excel and modelling skills strong enough to build it yourself and defend every number in it
- The ability to turn data into something a non-finance person can act on
- Comfort working at pace, under pressure, with priorities that shift
Based mainly from home, with a couple of days a week in the Manchester office.
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Head of Commercial Finance in Manchester employer: Infinite Talent
Infinite Talent is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the finance sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have access to mentorship and training opportunities that empower you to excel in your role as Finance Director. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
