Group Head of Finance
Rochdale | Hybrid (3 days office)
£85,000 – £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Private Equity Backed | Acquisitive Growth | c.£25m Revenue
ALF Recruit are exclusively partnering with a private equity-backed, high-growth services organisation entering a pivotal stage in its evolution.
With revenues approaching £25m and ambitious acquisition plans, this is a critical leadership appointment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the Group finance function, reporting directly to the Board and working closely with PE stakeholders.
This is a genuine "number one in finance" opportunity within a scaling buy-and-build platform.
Whats on offer?
*£85,000 – £95,000 basic salary DOE
*25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30)
*Birthday leave
*Buy & sell up to 5 days holiday
*Life assurance (x4 salary)
*Income protection (up to 75% salary)
*Cash health plan including 24/7 GP
*Enhanced parental pay
*Pension scheme
The Opportunity
As Group Head of Finance, you will:
*Own and lead the entire Group finance function
*Provide strategic financial insight to the Board
*Oversee robust cashflow and working capital management
*Lead acquisition finance integration
*Drive financial controls, governance and reporting standards
This role combines operational excellence with strategic visibility.
Key Responsibilities
*Full ownership of the Group finance function
*Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
*Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and Board packs
*Establish best-in-class financial controls and governance frameworks
*Ownership of group cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning
*Oversight of AR and AP functions
*Proactive management of working capital and debt position
*Regular reporting to Board and PE stakeholders on liquidity and performance
*Primary point of contact for year-end audit
*Coordinate statutory reporting requirements
*Ensure ongoing compliance and risk management across the group
*Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
*Provide detailed financial analysis and performance insight
*Support acquisition modelling, due diligence and integration
*Partner with operational leaders to drive margin and efficiency improvement
*Optimise use of ERP System
*Drive automation and reporting improvements
*Strengthen data integrity across ERP and CRM systems
About You
*Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Experience within a PE-backed or acquisitive growth environment desirable
*Strong technical and financial control background
*Proven cashflow management expertise
*Confident communicator comfortable communicating at Board level
*Hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and operationally
This role would suit:
*A strong Financial Controller stepping into a broader group leadership remit
*An existing Head of Finance seeking a larger, PE-backed platform
Why Apply?
*Direct Board and PE exposure
*Key leadership role in a scaling group
*Acquisition-led growth strategy
*Clear opportunity to shape and build the finance function
If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact:
Gavin Reynolds
Director | ALF Recruit
Specialist Finance Recruitment
Outcome-Driven Recruitment