Executive Assistant

Lily Shippen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen, acting on behalf of a highly successful manufacturing client, seeks an experienced Executive PA to support the Finance Director in Manchester. This permanent role involves managing complex priorities, handling diary and inbox, coordinating travel, and assisting with board governance and personal financial administration, serving as a trusted right hand from day one.

This role offers high visibility across multiple projects and opportunities to contribute to strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior-level executives in business and personal matters.
• Experience managing complex diaries, inboxes, travel and confidential correspondence.
• Experience supporting Board meetings and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the Finance Director, coordinating priorities and projects across functions.
• Manage diary, inbox, travel arrangements, expenses and confidential communications.
• Assist with governance, board materials and personal financial administration as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Travel coordination

Expense management

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, an extremely successful manufacturing business, who are looking for an experienced Executive PA to support their Finance Director.

This is a high-responsibility role for an Executive PA who is confident providing both business and personal support, managing complex priorities and working across multiple projects. You'll act as a trusted right hand to the Finance Director, supporting with diary and inbox management, travel, finances, Board and governance requirements, while ensuring they are fully prepared and supported at all times.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Executive PA to Finance Director

Location: Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive PA supporting at senior level across both business and personal matters
• Experience managing complex diaries, inboxes, travel and confidential correspondence
• Previous experience supporting Board meetings, governance requirements and senior-level projects
• Comfortable managing personal and business finances, including expenses, invoices and tax-related administration
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident acting as a gatekeeper and liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership from day one