Total 15 Director/C-Level Human Resources job vacancies in Crumpsall Manchester, M8 5RB

Role: Finance Director

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 plus benefits

Location: Stockport - Hybrid

My Client an established Investment company are working with a rapidly growing therapeutic fostering organisation that is seeking a hands-on Finance Director to lead their financial strategy and operations, supporting their mission to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

This is a key role in a fast-growing SME, where you'll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and expansion into new regions as they have great growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow management, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and fostering family payments.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies and provide key insights to support business growth, geographic expansion, and M&A activities.
• Financial Control & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, implement financial checks, and develop internal controls to safeguard the organisation's assets.
• Budgeting & Performance Monitoring: Lead the budgeting process, track performance against KPIs, and provide financial analysis to guide business decisions.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure full compliance with audit, accounting, tax regulations, and manage relationships with auditors and financial stakeholders.
• Commercial Management: Oversee contracts with Local Authorities, manage debt financing, and support negotiations for property leases.
• IT & Systems: Oversee the financial and IT systems to ensure they meet business needs and comply with GDPR regulations.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with the CEO on strategic and commercial matters, acting as a trusted advisor while managing and mentoring a small finance team.

What We're Looking For:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, ideally in a private equity-backed SME.
• Strong leadership, financial planning, and analytical skills.
• Experience in M&A and managing multiple priorities in a growing business.

Why Join?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business.
• Opportunities for career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Ready to take on a broad range of director-level responsibilities in a dynamic SME? Apply now to make an impact and take your career to the next level. or email me if you have any questions

Your new company
I am currently working with a highly renowned and long-standing Accountancy Firm in Manchester City Centre who are keen to appoint an Associate Director within the Business Services division. This firm services multi-generation family businesses, as well as clients across a variety of industries and varied in company size. This is an opportunity to join a highly successful and long-standing department, who have a portfolio ready to hand over, as well as being part of the firm's future succession plans.

Your new role
You will join an experienced Director team who have all amassed an excellent tenure with the firm. You will support the Director team in the managing and delivery of their portfolio, as well as supporting the Business Services team on a daily basis and the development of advisory skills.
You will be part of the future succession planning of an independent firm who are looking to find their next generation of Partners.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will need to display the attributes of a future leader, and lead from the front both internally and externally.
• You will have excellent management skills, and the ability to support and mentor the wider Business Services team.
• You will be able to recognise opportunities to up-sell to clients, whilst ensuring client service is at the forefront of your delivery.
• In future, you will have the ability to develop business, network and win new business for the firm, and have a direct impact on your own / the wider team's portfolio.

What you'll get in return

• You will have the opportunity to work for a market-leading advisory firm, who prioritise their staff work-life balance.
• There will be both hybrid working available, and flexible working hours.
• 35 hour working week.
• Ongoing technical and personal development programmes throughout your career.
• Connection to a wider international network of accountancy firms.
• Free parking is available on site.
• Generous holiday allowance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Natasha at Hays Public Practice on 0161 237 3388.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Our client is aprestigious school based in the Bury area, they are looking for a FinanceDirector to support on an interim basis until Christmas with the potential for extension. Your will be reporting to thePrincipal and play a vital role within the school.

Your new role
As the Interim Finance Director you will be a part of theExecutive team and play a key part of the strategicplanning You will be responsible for;

• Workingwith the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement theschool's strategic vision
• Responsible for allfinancial and accounting procedures and processes within the school
• Managinga team of 6 covering Finance and Catering

What you'll need to succeed
You will have:

• Previous experience working at a Finance Director level
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Experience in the education sector, particularly the Independent Sector, would be an advantage.
• Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations
• Awareness of the responsibilities of working in an environment with young people.

What you'll get in return
You will get a competitive day rate between £350-£400 a day,dependent on your experience, work with a fantastic company that will elevate your career and free parking on site.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this exciting opportunity by one of our key clients. Working for a fast-paced PE backed manufacturing group, reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key figure in the growth and scale up of this highly ambitious business with a 3-5 year exit plan.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in their Manchester office, assisting the business through a period of transition, growth and change. You will have responsibility for the provision of timely and robust management reporting of the Group's figures whilst driving growth, organically and through further acquisitions. You will update internal controls and reporting, whilst also implementing changes and driving performance and reviewing existing practice, whilst driving improvements, commercially and operationally.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of working within a high-profile role where you have driven change and growth, ideally within a Private Equity setting. The client has suggested that there will be an advantage to those who have experience in M&A and/or supporting or leading to an exit. They have also stated that the right candidate must have some experience of working within a manufacturing setting.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £150k depending on experience, plus bonus, car and equity. This role will immediately allow you to be part of a high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast-paced 'scale-up' project, alongside a genuine 'wealth creation' opportunity.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We at the Recruitmentco are working with a security company who are looking for a Sales Director to help lead and build even more on the companies success and drive it to higher levels!

A generous package is being offered here for the right person.

Package

• £75,000 - £80,000
• Car Allowance
• 10% of all earnings - uncapped
• Event days
• Flexibility on working hours / days as long as targets / objectives are complete
• Hybrid working

Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and lead generation
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic sales plans
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective clients
- Negotiate contracts and pricing terms with clients
- Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities for business growth

Requirements:
- Proven experience in business development or sales role (Security industry knowledge is a must)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients
- Solid understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) principles and practices
- Ability to analyse market trends and develop effective sales strategies
- Strong negotiation skills to secure profitable deals with clients
- Self-motivated and target-driven individual with a results-oriented mindset

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Your new company
I am currently working with a highly renowned and long-standing Accountancy Firm in Manchester City Centre who are keen to appoint an Associate Director within the Business Services division. This firm services multi-generation family businesses, as well as clients across a variety of industries and varied in company size. This is an opportunity to join a highly successful and long-standing department, who have a portfolio ready to hand over, as well as being part of the firm's future succession plans.

Your new role
You will join an experienced Director team who have all amassed an excellent tenure with the firm. You will support the Director team in the managing and delivery of their portfolio, as well as supporting the Business Services team on a daily basis and the development of advisory skills.
You will be part of the future succession planning of an independent firm who are looking to find their next generation of Partners.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will need to display the attributes of a future leader, and lead from the front both internally and externally.
• You will have excellent management skills, and the ability to support and mentor the wider Business Services team.
• You will be able to recognise opportunities to up-sell to clients, whilst ensuring client service is at the forefront of your delivery.
• In future, you will have the ability to develop business, network and win new business for the firm, and have a direct impact on your own / the wider team's portfolio.

What you'll get in return

• You will have the opportunity to work for a market-leading advisory firm, who prioritise their staff work-life balance.
• There will be both hybrid working available, and flexible working hours.
• 35 hour working week.
• Ongoing technical and personal development programmes throughout your career.
• Connection to a wider international network of accountancy firms.
• Free parking is available on site.
• Generous holiday allowance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Natasha at Hays Public Practice on 0161 237 3388.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this exciting opportunity by one of our key clients. Working for a highly entrepreneurial property group and reporting directly to the founders, you will be a key figure in the growth and scale up of this highly ambitious business after a recent cash injection.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in their Manchester office, assisting the business through a period of transition and change. You will have responsibility for the provision of timely and robust management reporting of the Group's commercial and residential operations. You will update internal controls, whilst also implementing changes and driving performance and reviewing existing practice, whilst driving improvements, commercially and operationally.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of working within a high profile role where you have driven change and performance, ideally within an entrepreneurial setting. The client has stated that there will be an advantage to those who have property and/or family office experience.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of between £150k - £180k depending on experience. This opportunity will immediately allow you to be part of a high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast paced 'scale up' project.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
A fast-paced pre-IPO Fin Tech Investing Platform driven by wealth creation, that has seen outstanding recent growth. The company has the plans and means to continue to grow at a sustainable rate and scale up post listing.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in the organisation's Manchester office. You will act as the Investor Relationship Director to assist the business through a period of commercial change, reporting directly to the business's CEO. You will actively source, outreach, contact and build relationships with existing investors and potential future investors (funds, financial institutions, pensions, multi-nationals, ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices and more), whilst monitoring, analysing and forecasting investments. You will also develop the systems and procedures to enable the effective management of new and existing investor relationships, whilst raising targets and progress against targets from new and existing investors and provide reports to the Board.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience working in the financial services sector, with high net worth investors, pension funds, or similar. You will have a proven track record in managing investor/client relationships, along with strong business ethics and must be able to demonstrate a commercial background. The role will require a confident and experienced presenter (both formally and informally), possessing excellent commercial understanding and awareness. You will be a strong team player, with good emotional intelligence and the ability to interact both at the board level and with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £80k depending on experience, alongside a 50% share and bonus scheme. This will allow you to be part of high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast-paced 'scale-up' project.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Social Care Executives of the highest calibre, brace yourselves...

A plan is coming together for an established Care Home group to pivot in a new direction concentrating on new builds.

A search has commenced for a Chief Executive Officer to head up the company's foundation of homes, so the owner can invest her time executing the plan.

A small fortune has/is being spent assembling a crack team to make the group sing. Their quality ratings will be excellent by the end of the year, especially with your leadership.

With a t/o north of £50m and a track record of success where others have failed, tremendous resources are at your disposal to execute this vision, but the job is not for the faint-hearted.

That's why it comes with a salary of up to £300k plus a substantial bonus to ensure you'll be rewarded in line with your skills and experience, which must truly be in the upper echelons of professionals in the business of Social Care in the UK.

Please DO NOT APPLY if you are not a Care Home Group (autonomous) Operations Director for at least 20 homes or Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer. Again, Care Home Group tenure at one of these levels is essential and you will not be considered otherwise, no exceptions on this one.

If you are one of the above, please apply or call Sam Sanderson at your earliest convenience for an NDA.

Your new company
Are you an experienced and strategic HR leader looking for a new challenge in the education sector? Do you want to join a dynamic and growing multi-academy trust that is committed to excellence, innovation and collaboration? Hays are currently working in partnership with a multi academy trust that operates a network of 10 schools across the North west and has ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.


Your new role
As the HR Director, you will be responsible for leading and managing the HR function across the trust. You will play a key role in implementing the trust\'s strategic objectives and policies in line with their mission and values. The successful candidate will be a driven, passionate and inspirational leader who can design, develop and deliver outstanding results. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge that will allow the successful candidate the autonomy to make a real difference and implement some positive change.
As the HR Director, you will:
* Champion the trust's vision and values, and showcase its achievements and potential to the wider education community
* Collaborate with the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees to create and execute people and governance strategies that enhance the trust's performance and development
* Ensure that the trust delivers high-quality education to all its pupils by leading and managing its people and governance effectively and efficiently
* Lead and develop the trust's workforce across all teams and schools, and provide expert HR advice and guidance to the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees
* Develop and implement trust policies, processes, and employment matters that comply with national standards and regulations
* Manage and maintain positive relationships with trade unions and other stakeholders on workforce issues
* Drive improvements to the trust's governance framework, systems, processes, and structures


What you need to succeed

• CIPD Level 7 Qualified
• A proven track record of leading and managing a HR function
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised

What you will get in return

• Flexible/hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Local authority pension scheme
• Competitive Salary

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk