Group Finance Director

Sowena Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth private equity-backed company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead financial operations. This role offers the opportunity to drive financial performance and governance, manage HR and IT functions, and collaborate with the Board and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and experience in high-growth environments. This position includes a competitive salary of up to £110,000, car allowance, bonus opportunities, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus up to 40%

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar role in a high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Ability to influence and engage with board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, commercial and operational financial leadership across the Group.
• Oversee all financial operations and manage HR and IT functions.
• Drive financial performance and ensure robust governance.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Education

Relevant degree (Finance/Business)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Group Finance Director

Location : Greater Manchester

Salary : up to £110,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus up to 40% + Benefits

Overview

Sowena Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth, Private Equity–backed business to appoint a Finance Director. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded finance leader to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal point on its growth journey.

The company is dynamic, results-driven and highly collaborative, offering the chance to work closely with the Board and PE stakeholders while shaping financial strategy and contributing directly to value creation.

About the Role

The Finance Director will provide strategic, commercial and operational financial leadership across the Group, overseeing all financial operations while also taking responsibility for the HR and IT functions.

You will drive financial performance, ensure robust governance and controls, manage cashflow, and deliver high-quality reporting and insight that supports informed decision making.

This is a hands-on, business-facing role well suited to a confident leader who enjoys partnering closely with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy, and driving continuous impr...