Finance Director Designate. LilyLifestyle

Finance Director Designate, Market Leading SaaS Business

£110,000 plus package.

Your new company:
You will be joining a high‑growth, market‑leading technology and software business with an exceptional track record of both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Following a period of significant transformation, the organisation is entering its next phase of growth, with further investment planned to scale across existing and new markets. This is a pivotal time to join, with real opportunity to shape the future commercial and reporting landscape.

It is a highly visible, strategically important role with a mandate to drive best‑in‑class finance capabilities. You will lead the evolution of the finance function, embedding best practice, driving innovation, and delivering continuous improvement across reporting, controls, and business partnering. Working closely with the CFO, you will provide both strategic direction and operational leadership, partnering across sales, marketing, and operations to enhance commercial performance.

You’ll play a key role in defining new ways of working, influencing senior stakeholders, and building a forward‑thinking, high‑performing finance environment.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience operating in complex, fast‑paced organisations – ideally within technology, SaaS, or software environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and inspire large, diverse finance teams.
• Credible and confident communicator, comfortable operating at senior levels, driving change and shaping behaviours.
• Experience developing frameworks, improving performance, and embedding a high‑performance culture.

Highly competitive package of up to £100k car allowance and bonus. Predominantly site‑based role (5 days), allowing you to make a tangible impact both commercially and culturally.

Outstanding career progression within a respected, well‑established organisation, with strong national and international opportunities. Clear and achievable pathway to Finance Director within 12‑18 months, based on performance and delivery.

The Manchester‑based office is well located with excellent access to transport links and local amenities.