Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Salary: £125,000- £150,000 (day rate considered)

Location: Manchester (hybrid)

Duration: 6 months (potential for extension)

Sellick Partnership has been engaged to recruit an Interim Finance Director for a PE backed Group who is on a high growth trajectory due to a buy and build project.

This is a key role with high impact as your task will be to lead a review of two acquired businesses to assess what needs to be implemented to increase the performance in tandem with their strategic plan.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and enhance financial controls, reporting, and governance across acquired entities
• Identify opportunities to improve margin, cash, and working-capital performance
• Lead integration of finance processes into the group model
• Partner with Group CFO and PE investors on insight, reporting, and recommendations
• Support change management and drive efficiency across teams

The successful individual:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience as a commercial astute and hands on Finance Director within the legal sector, professional services or multi-entity environments
• Strong background in post-acquisition review, integration, and transformation
• Hands-on, commercially focused, and confident in fast-paced, PE-backed settings
• Proven track record of driving improvements
• Be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of strategic, commercial and operational activities to deliver objectives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Available immediately or at short notice

We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

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