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 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.

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