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Group Financial Controller (Commercial Finance Focus) Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office) £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits The Business We're working with a private equity-backed financial services organisation with a turnover of c.£60m, operating as part of a wider group. The business manages 8 entities and 5 trading brands , with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment across systems, people, and commercial capability. This is a highly collaborative environment where finance plays a central role in driving business performance , not just reporting on it. Whats on offer? £80,000 - £100,000 salary Hybrid working (1 day in the office) Ultra-flexible working environment Onsite parking for the office days 23 days holiday rising to 28 + birthday off Private Healthcare High visibility role with real influence across the business Opportunity to shape finance within a growing, PE-backed environment The Role This is not a traditional Financial Controller role. We're looking for a commercially focused Group Financial Controller who will operate as a true business partner to senior leadership, combining financial control with cashflow ownership, stakeholder engagement, and performance insight. You'll be at the heart of decision-making providing challenge, guidance, and clarity across the business, ensuring finance is driving outcomes, not just reporting numbers. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders across multiple business units (large part of role) Take ownership of cashflow management and forecasting, ensuring strong visibility and control across the group Ownership of forecasting across multiple business trading brands and delivery to senior stakeholders (F,P&A) Oversight of the delivery of the monthly management accounts with clear, actionable insight Provide commercial challenge and support, influencing strategic and operational decisions Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive decision making Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting standards Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and reporting Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role (not just pure reporting) Strong experience around cashflow, forecasting, and working capital management Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders across all levels Confident communicator able to challenge and support in equal measure Background within financial services or a regulated environment is advantageous If you would like a confidential conversation about this role please contact Gavin Reynolds or Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit for an initial conversation

Head of Business Assurance North West £75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus ALF Recruit are exclusively partnering with a high-growth specialist lender to appoint a Head of Business Assurance This is a senior role within the Risk function, responsible for leading Internal Audit and Quality Assurance across the business, ensuring a robust governance and control environment as the organisation continues to scale What's on offer? • £75,000 - £80,000 base salary - DOE • Discretionary bonus • 28 days holiday + bank holidays • Additional birthday leave • 10% employer pension contribution • Private medical, health cash plan & additional benefits • Flexible working arrangements The Business • Established specialist lender with strong growth trajectory • Focus across property, business and asset finance • Well-funded with a clear strategy for continued expansion Key Responsibilities • Lead the Internal Audit and Quality Assurance function across lending and funding operations • Deliver end-to-end assurance across the loan book, credit processes and data integrity • Develop and implement a risk-based Internal Audit programme • Oversee ongoing Business Assurance Testing and QA frameworks • Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and funders • Produce clear, concise reporting for senior leadership and Board • Identify control weaknesses and implement process improvements Experience Required • Background in Internal Audit, Quality Assurance or Risk (2nd / 3rd line) within Financial Services • Strong understanding of governance, controls and regulatory frameworks • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and external parties • Proven ability to lead and develop teams • Lending experience preferred, ideally within property or asset-backed finance For a confidential initial discussion about this role, contact Gavin Reynolds or Cassidy Rae-Pinder at ALF Recruit