Total 17 Director/C-Level Human Resources job vacancies in Salford, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT

Your new firm
We are partnering with a major accountancy firm with multiple offices across the Northwest region to search for an M&A Tax Director./ Partner This firm provides a range of advisory and accounting services to a largely owner-managed business / entrepreneurial client base. A modern practice, they have 160+ staff spread across multiple office locations, with tax being a key service line as they continue to build and grow. The tax team makes up around 20% of the overall headcount with them providing advisory & compliance services to a well-rounded and varied portfolio. Due to growth and market opportunity, they are now looking to bring in an experienced M&A Tax Director/ Partner with experience of M&A work. A flexible team, you can be based with the corporate finance team in Manchester and will be required to travel to their main Lancashire-based office for tax meetings and general team collaboration.
Your new role
You will be joining the firm as an M&A Tax Director/ Partner to lead the M&A tax team and to support the managers, senior managers and juniors to complete their work. Your role will be to take ownership of this senior role and lead from the front from both an operational and client perspective. With a strong communication and leadership style, you will be leading all aspects of the M&A tax team and make sure their work is completed and delivered to a high standard. You will be working alongside a really successful corporate finance team who are based out of Manchester and are winning deals constantly. The opportunity to work and collaborate with an outstanding team of corporate finance and tax professionals on all transactional work, leading the management team to provide a high level of tax due diligence and support to these teams.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to come from a strong M&A tax background, with experience of leading from the front and leading busy, technical tax teams.This role would suit a director or partner from a Big 4 or Top 20 firm who has M&A exposure at all levels and is ready to take their career to the next level.CTA/ ACA or ACCA qualified, you will be an experienced Tax Partner or Director with the gravitas to communicate, control and successfully lead an already established team of M&A tax professionals.
What you'll get in return
In return for this role, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, pension scheme, hybrid working options, flexible working hours and a firm wide bonus scheme relating to performance. Additional benefits as a partner are discussed on a confidential basis.
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 Emma Roberts on 07531 666 666 to discuss.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Emma Roberts on for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this opportunity by a growing insurance group. Working for a highly entrepreneurial business, you will be reporting directly to the Group CFO on designing and rescoping the finance function whilst supporting them in growing the business, organically and through acquisition.

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 an Insurance or Financial Services business. 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.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £120k depending on experience, plus a bonus and a fantastic benefits pack. 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.

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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
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

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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.

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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.

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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