Job Description

Salary:

70,000 to 100,000 dependant on experience plus bonus.

Location:

Manchester

Contract:

Full time, permanent


We're Suits Me - a fast-growing FinTech business providing innovative financial solutions

to our customers. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a commercially minded

Finance Director to join our senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping the financial strategy of the business,

driving performance, and ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met.

You will also play a central part in our Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence

application with the FCA, ensuring our finance function meets the highest standards of

governance, oversight and control.

Key responsibilities:

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Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, statutory accounts,
and financial reporting
Prepare and deliver statutory year-end accounts in line with UK accounting
standards, acting as the main contact for external auditors
Partner with senior leadership, holding senior team members accountable against
their budgets and financial responsibilities
Ensure compliance with FCA, HMRC and other regulatory obligations Support our ongoing EMI application and oversee financial governance once
authorised including treasury responsibilities
Manage cashflow, risk and financial controls Collaborate with commercial teams to create data-driven insights and reporting
(ideally in Power BI)

About you

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant senior-level finance experience, ideally in financial services, FinTech, or a
regulated environment
Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, capital adequacy
and risk management
Proven ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on management Advanced Excel (including Power Query) - expected to be an expert user Experience using Xero to manage financial operations Power BI experience preferred, with the ability to work alongside commercial teams
to build insightful dashboards and reports
Experience of working with Private Equity or Venture Capital funding is an advantage
(but not essential)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Commercially astute with the ability to drive performance and efficiency Ambitious and motivated - this role could be the next step up for the right candidate

You'll be working in a fast-paced, fun environment where finance has a direct impact on

shaping the future of the business. This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior

leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the success of our EMI

application and the growth of Suits Me.