Associate Finance Director

Reference: 4799098

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Manchester Salary:
Annual Salary + car and bonus

Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Technology & Internet Services / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Cai Dennis Hays office:
Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email: cai.dennis

Your new company

You will be joining a market-leading technology and software business with a proven track record of sustained growth, both organically and through acquisition. Following a period of significant transformation, the business is now entering a highly ambitious phase, with further investment planned to accelerate expansion across both existing and new markets. As part of this journey, there is a clear focus on enhancing the commercial capability, insight, and influence of the finance function.

Your new role

This is a high-impact, commercially focused opportunity working directly with a high-calibre CFO, offering a genuine platform to develop toward a future Finance Director position. You will play a central role in shaping the direction of the finance function, driving best practice, and embedding a more forward-looking, insight-led approach.

You will be responsible for leading continuous improvement across finance, driving innovation in processes, reporting, and decision support. The role requires close collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations, ensuring finance is positioned as a true commercial partner to the business. Acting as a trusted right hand to the CFO, you will help define strategy, influence key decisions, and implement new ways of working that support growth and scalability.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in complex, high-growth or multi-entity environments, ideally within technology, SaaS, or software. You will bring strong commercial acumen, with the ability to partner effectively across the business and influence senior stakeholders. Just as importantly, you will have the presence, drive, and ambition to step into a broader leadership role, with a mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering tangible business outcomes.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive package of up to 100k, alongside car allowance and bonus.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO who is actively looking to develop their successor, providing exposure to board-level decision-making and strategic leadership. Given the scale of recent transformation and future investment, the role is predominantly office-based, enabling you to have meaningful impact both commercially and culturally. The business offers excellent career progression, both in the UK and internationally, with a clear pathway to Finance Director typically within 12 to 24 months, dependent on performance.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799098 - Cai Dennis