Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager | Wilmslow (3 days, 2 days remote) | £70,000 - £75,000 plus bonus | Privately Owned Investment Group

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We are working with a privately owned investment group based in Wilmslow to appoint a Senior Finance Manager into a newly created role, supporting a high-calibre Finance Director.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, multi-entity environment with exposure across investments, property and operating businesses, all within a highly flexible and entrepreneurial setting.
The Role
You will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and clear financial insight across a complex group structure.
Working closely with the Finance Director, you will play a key role in building a robust, scalable finance function.
Key responsibilities
Ownership of month-end and management reporting
Managing multi-entity accounting and intercompany processes
Leading cashflow forecasting and treasury management
Supporting budgeting and forecasting
Embedding controls, governance and financial discipline
Overseeing payroll, expenses and operational finance
Acting as a key point of contact for external advisers and stakeholders
The Opportunity
This is not a standard Senior Finance Manager role. You will operate at the centre of a diverse and evolving group structure, gaining exposure to:
Investment and portfolio businesses
Property and asset-backed structures
Strategic financial decision-making alongside senior leadership
The role offers genuine scope to shape the finance function and support the next phase of growth.
The Person
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with:
Experience in a multi-entity or complex environment
Strong grounding in financial control, reporting and cash management
High levels of attention to detail and discretion
The ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced setting
Strong Excel and systems capability
Experience within a family office, investment, or owner-led business would be highly advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
£70,000 - £80,000 base salary
Bonus
Flexible working (3 days in the office, 2 remote)
Strong long-term progression under an experienced Finance Director
Why Apply?
High exposure role with real breadth across finance, investments and operations
Opportunity to build and improve a finance function
Work directly with senior leadership in a trusted, high-impact position
Flexible working environment in a premium Wilmslow location
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. xwzovoh
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