Finance Director - Contract Hire/Leasing, Manchester

My client, based in Manchester, is a very successful and fast growing Capital Products Contract Hire/Leasing SME.

This key new role requires a high calibre, commercially "switched on" Finance professional to operate as the close "right hand" to the Owner/CEO to execute the company's ambitious growth strategy at this exciting key stage of their development.

• Provide strategic advice and hands‑on support to the highly entrepreneurial CEO operating within an experienced cohesive Senior Management Team.
• Manage and develop a small efficient Finance team to provide robust and timely financial and management information.
• Develop the overall business infrastructure to ensure optimal efficiency and synergy across all functions within the business.
• Work proactively alongside the CEO and other senior colleagues to explore and execute exciting new business innovative growth initiatives/opportunities.
• Support the Sales & Commercial Directors on complex B2B Contract Hire/Leasing tenders and negotiations with both existing and new clients.
• Operate as the key point of contact with all professional stakeholders.
• Overall, to operate as an influential key player within the business to ensure the company achieves its exciting profitable growth strategy.

Due to the strong commercial focus within this key "business partner" role, the CEO is keen to speak to strong Finance professionals who have specific experience within the B2B Capital Products Contract Hire/Leasing sector.

My client offers a competitive salary up to c £100k plus generous Bonus + benefits.

due to the hands‑on full business involvement, this is an on‑site role in the Manchester office.