2 results for Cfo in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Commercial Finance Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
<h3>The Business</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our client is a rapidly expanding UK-based technology and digital solutions company supporting a broad portfolio of enterprise clients across multiple sectors. Known for its innovative approach, customer-first mindset, and continued investment in modern systems and talent, the organisation has built a strong reputation within its market.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">As the business continues to scale, they are looking to strengthen their commercial finance function with the appointment of a Senior Commercial Finance Manager. This is a highly visible role working closely with operational and leadership teams to support strategic growth, improve commercial performance, and enhance financial decision-making across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-thinking, offering excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key business initiatives.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position will play a central role in supporting commercial and operational teams with financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic planning. You will act as a trusted advisor to department heads while leading a small finance team and helping drive improvements across reporting and planning processes.</p><h3>Key Duties</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Work closely with senior leadership to support commercial strategy and business planning</li><li>Produce detailed financial models, forecasts, and performance analysis</li><li>Provide meaningful commercial insight to support operational decision-making</li><li>Oversee monthly reporting activities and ensure delivery of accurate management information</li><li>Support budgeting and long-range planning processes across multiple business areas</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency</li><li>Drive process improvements across finance systems, controls, and reporting</li><li>Mentor and manage junior finance team members</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships across operational and support functions</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Previous experience within commercial finance, FP&A, or strategic finance roles</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities</li><li>Experience partnering with non-finance teams in a commercial environment</li><li>Proven ability to manage priorities within a fast-moving business</li><li>Strong leadership skills with experience developing junior staff</li><li>Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused</li></ul><h3>Preferred Experience</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Background within technology, digital services, or professional services environments</li><li>Experience working within high-growth or transformation-focused organisations</li><li>Exposure to systems improvement or business change projects</li></ul><h3>Package & Benefits</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual performance-related bonus</li><li>Clear progression opportunities within a growing business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative company culture</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a commercially focused leadership role within a modern, growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjY5MTExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-28T09:13:31Z

Finance Transformation Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Contract
75000 - 700000 GBP / Yearly
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well established social infrastructure business based in North Manchester.<br /><br />This is a hands on role working closely with senior finance leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and support systems and policy enhancements across the finance function.</p><p>Fixed term contract. </p><p>£70k-£75k per annum. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br /></p><ul><li>Support the delivery of finance transformation and continuous improvement project.</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong><br />* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)<br />* Proven experience delivering finance process improvement or transformation projects<br />* Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and change management<br />* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills<br />* Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability, including handling large data sets<br />* Proactive and adaptable with a hands-on approach</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuOTI5OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-13T14:24:10Z