A rare opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic SME business at a pivotal stage of its journey, with the chance to step into the company's first Finance Director role and help shape the next phase of growth.We're particularly interested in speaking with finance leaders who have been part of a business on a genuine growth journey. For example, helping scale an organisation from around 10 to 50 employees, or supporting revenue growth from circa £1m to £5 to £10m. Experience within recruitment or other service-led businesses would be especially relevant.Based in South Altrincham, and with ambitious growth plans now firmly underway, the Founder is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director who can operate as a true partner to the business - bringing both strategic perspective and operational rigour to the finance function.This is a particularly exciting moment to join. The role will provide significant exposure to the Founder, with the opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy, supporting scale, and helping prepare the business for a potential future exit.The OpportunityAs Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function while working closely with the Founder to support decision-making and long-term growth.Responsibilities will include:Acting as a trusted financial adviser to the Founder/MD, supporting strategic planning and commercial decision-makingDeveloping and leading the finance function, reporting, forecasting and controls as the business continues to scaleProviding clear financial insight and analysis to support investment, growth and operational decisionsOverseeing cashflow management, forecasting and financial planningSupporting the leadership team with commercial modelling and scenario planningPreparing the business for future investment or exit opportunities, including strengthening financial governance and reportingThe ProfileThis role will suit an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader who is excited by the prospect of helping to shape a growing business.You will likely:Be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Have experience in a senior finance leadership role such as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance DirectorBring a commercial mindset with the ability to partner closely with founders or senior leadership teamsBe comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where adaptability is keyBe motivated by the opportunity to build, influence and grow with a businessWhy This Role Stands OutFirst Finance Director appointment in the businessDirect partnership with the Founder / Managing DirectorExposure to strategy, growth and potential future exitOpportunity to shape the finance function and commercial directionJoin a business operating in a high-growth property investment marketFor an ambitious finance leader who enjoys building something meaningful and being close to the strategic direction of a business, this represents a genuinely compelling opportunity.For a confidential conversation, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr