A hands-on finance lead role in a growing business—ideal for a commercially minded finance leader looking to demonstrate their credentials for a first FD position in due course.

The Company

• One of the North West's fastest growing businesses with current EBIT >£10m
• Part of a wider UK group
• Focused on profitable, sustainable growth. Turnover expected to grow by 40% this year

The Role

Number 1 in finance; Key member of the senior leadership team; Commercial business partner to all functions. The role has full responsibility for:

• Controllership
• FP&A
• Commercial support
• Compliance
• Direct input into strategy and operational improvement
• Leads a small, capable team
• Shapes financial performance across multiple revenue streams
• Exposure to M&A, investment decisions, and group-level relationships
• Broad, high-impact role with a clear path to FD

The Candidate

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA) with solid financial control experience
• Commercially minded, operationally aware
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder
• Hands-on leader with an eye for detail and delivery

The role requires candidates who currently reside within commutable distance of St Helens