Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager | Wilmslow (3 days, 2 days remote) | £70,000 - £75,000 plus bonus | Privately Owned Investment Group 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 stakeholdersThe 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 DirectorWhy 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 locationZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35695