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Interim Financial Controller Circa 100,000 Salford Quays (Hybrid - 1 day in the office) 6 Month FTC ALF Recruit have been retained exclusively to recruit an Interim Financial Controller for a complex, multi-entity service sector organisation, on an initial 6-month fixed term contract with a genuine view to extend or move permanent. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys complexity rather than just coping with it. The group's structure spans multiple trading entities with intercompany dynamics and reporting lines that don't always run in a straight line, and it's still evolving. You'll need an open mind, the ability to run several projects at once without losing grip on the day-to-day numbers, and the stakeholder skills to work across senior leadership, entity-level finance teams and external advisers. What you'll get Circa 100,000 6 month fixed term contract with a genuine view to extend or go permanent Flexible working - one day a week in the office Exposure to a genuinely complex, multi-entity group structure at FC level Onsite parking included The client's preference is for this to be an employed 6 month fixed term contract with full employee benefits, though they're open to a conversation about an interim arrangement on a day rate for the right candidate What you'll be doing Taking ownership of Group financial control across multiple trading entities Preparing high-level management accounts and reporting, including accompanying reconciliations Managing intercompany dynamics, recharges and consolidations across the group Running multiple projects and priorities concurrently, without losing grip on day-to-day numbers Working closely with senior leadership, entity-level finance teams and external advisers Building and improving process as the group continues to evolve, rather than inheriting something fixed Picking up a number of ad hoc projects as they arise, and being prepared to support the wider finance team in ensuring whatever needs doing "gets done" What we're looking for Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA or ACA Financial Controller experience within a multi-entity or group structure, ideally with real complexity - multiple legal entities, intercompany recharges, consolidations A genuinely open mind - comfortable that the answer today might not be the answer next month Strong stakeholder management skills across varying levels of seniority Comfortable with a lean, mostly-remote working pattern, self-directed but collaborative when it counts Audit exposure would be advantageous If you are a Senior Finance professional who wants a genuinely complex, evolving environment rather than a steady-state finance function, this is well worth a conversation. Contact Gavin Reynolds at ALF Recruit for an initial private and confidential conversation about this role

Job Description 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Highly like to go permanent) Hybrid Working Manchester City Centre ALF Recruit is delighted to be partnering with an award-winning financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business during a period of investment and transformation, taking ownership of key business and technology projects that will support the organisation s continued growth. This isn t a hands-on technical IT role. Instead, you ll be responsible for coordinating projects across the business, bringing together internal subject matter experts, technical teams and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery. We re looking for someone who is confident managing stakeholders, keeping multiple workstreams on track and communicating progress clearly to senior leaders. You ll be IT literate, able to quickly understand business systems and technology projects, and confident working with technical teams to drive projects through to successful delivery. Benefits: Hybrid working & Flexible working 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Private Healthcare Dental and Optical Cover Life Assurance (4x annual salary) Onsite Parking Role: You ll manage projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring objectives, timescales and business priorities remain aligned. Managing multiple business and technology projects simultaneously Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines and key milestones Coordinating internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and external suppliers Gathering business requirements and ensuring they are translated into clear project objectives Facilitating project meetings, workshops and steering groups. Monitoring project risks, dependencies and actions, ensuring issues are resolved quickly Providing regular project updates and reporting to senior stakeholders Supporting wider business change initiatives as required. Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and project governance across the business About you: We re looking for an organised and proactive Project Manager who enjoys bringing people together to deliver successful outcomes. You ll ideally have: Previous experience delivering business or technology-related projects. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong planning, organisation and project coordination abilities. Good IT literacy and the confidence to quickly understand new systems and technologies. Experience working collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders. The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail. Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous but isn t essential. A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, AgilePM or similar would also be beneficial. If you are interested in the Project Manager role, please contact Cassidy for more information or send your CV today