Head of Finance

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to support a market-leading, privately owned importer, wholesaler and distributor in South Manchester in the appointment of a Head of Finance.

Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting growth initiatives and driving commercial performance across a global business.

• Leading and developing international finance teams, ensuring accurate and insightful financial reporting
• Partnering with commercial teams to support growth strategies, investment decisions and strategic projects
• Evaluating acquisitions, business opportunities and funding options to support expansion
• Building and maintaining relationships with financial partners and lenders
• Driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across finance, reporting and business processes
• Supporting ERP implementations, reporting enhancements and wider finance transformation projects
• Providing commercial insight and influencing key business decisions at senior leadership level

• An experienced finance leader with a strong operational and commercial finance background
• Experienced in managing and developing teams
• Comfortable operating within a complex, multi-entity or international environment
• Commercially minded, analytical and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Ideally experienced in corporate finance, acquisitions, funding or strategic growth initiatives

• 7% employer pension
• High levels of autonomy and ownership
• Exposure to strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced mentor

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance and play a key part in an ambitious growth journey, I'd be keen to hear from you.