The Portfolio Group
Finance Director
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Finance Director | Manchester (On-site) | £90,000–£110,000 + £10k Car Allowance + Bonus
A career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director to join a fast-growing, international B2B consultancy and digital services business, backed by a highly successful, well-capitalised parent group with a strong track record of growth, acquisitions, and international expansion.
This is a genuinely commercial FD role where finance sits at the centre of decision-making. You'll lead the global finance function, partner closely with Sales and Marketing on pricing strategy and customer acquisition, and provide the insight that drives profitability, performance, and international growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group leadership team, you'll take full ownership of finance across multiple locations while acting as a key strategic partner to the business. Whether you're stepping into your first FD role or looking for broader commercial and international exposure, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.
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The Role
- Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations
- Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and profitability analysis
- Partner with Sales and Marketing on pricing, acquisition, and performance
- Present insight directly to the Board and leadership team
- Drive acquisitions, due diligence and integration activity
- Improve systems, processes, and financial controls
- Oversee audit, compliance, and statutory reporting
- Strengthen cash flow, credit control, and working capital
- Support payroll and commission processes across the group
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Experienced Finance Director or senior finance leader ready for the next step
- Strong commercial mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator able to:
- Influence senior stakeholders
- Make decisions quickly in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Proven track record of building high-performing finance teams
- Strong systems, process, and technical awareness
- M&A experience is an advantage but not essential
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Why Apply?
This is a highly commercial, sales-led business where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy. You'll gain broad exposure across:
- Pricing
- Customer acquisition
- International growth
- Operations
You’ll build the commercial and operational leadership experience that will define the next stage of your senior finance career, in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, on-site leadership environment.
An excellent package comprising Base Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus and benefits is available to the successful candidate.
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