What Jobs are available for Senior Management in Irlam?

Collinson Grant is a firm of Management Consultants. For more than 50 years we have been helping organisations to restructure, merge acquisitions, cut costs, increase performance and profit, and manage people. Our clients are leading organisations throughout Europe, North America, and the public sector. Some senior managers have been clients for more than 30 years.

Most of our work is about organisation, costs and people. We know how to design and install better business processes, to restructure, to set up new managerial and financial controls, to get better performance from overheads, to create efficient supply chains, and to manage people. We work in various sectors, including Aerospace, Chemical, Civil Nuclear, Construction, Defence, Energy, Engineering, FMCG, Infrastructure and Manufacturing. Our work requires a significant amount of travel.

Our ambitions now demand another Management Consultant to join our team. You may not have been a Management Consultant before, but will have been a line manager and business leader in a larger organisation. You will now be looking to use this knowledge and experience by working for a long-established and well-respected consultancy with international clients and challenging assignments.

Able to demonstrate a sound commercial instinct, you will have a strong academic record. You will have the personal credibility to engage with executives on the boards of leading organisations, and to form robust and long-term relationships.

If you are based in the United Kingdom and have the skills to achieve, manage, or win management consultancy assignments we would like to hear from you.

Collinson Grant is a firm of Management Consultants. For more than 50 years we have been helping organisations to restructure, merge acquisitions, cut costs, increase performance and profit, and manage people. Our clients are leading organisations throughout Europe, North America, and the public sector. Some senior managers have been clients for more than 30 years.

Most of our work is about organisation, costs and people. We know how to design and install better business processes, to restructure, to set up new managerial and financial controls, to get better performance from overheads, to create efficient supply chains, and to manage people. We work in various sectors, including Aerospace, Chemical, Civil Nuclear, Construction, Defence, Energy, Engineering, FMCG, Infrastructure and Manufacturing. Our work requires a significant amount of travel.

Our ambitions now demand another Management Consultant to join our team. You may not have been a Management Consultant before, but will have been a line manager and business leader in a larger organisation. You will now be looking to use this knowledge and experience by working for a long-established and well-respected consultancy with international clients and challenging assignments.

Able to demonstrate a sound commercial instinct, you will have a strong academic record. You will have the personal credibility to engage with executives on the boards of leading organisations, and to form robust and long-term relationships.

If you are based in the United Kingdom and have the skills to achieve, manage, or win management consultancy assignments we would like to hear from you.

OVERVIEW

At DF Capital, we champion banking for ambition. As an award-winning provider of commercial finance and savings, we empower depositors and small businesses with financial solutions tailored to fuel their growth. Headquartered in Manchester, our team of over 160, serves thousands of customers across the UK, transforming savings into new opportunities for businesses to thrive.

We’re passionate about helping our customers succeed. As we expand our retail and commercial lending products, we remain committed to meeting their evolving needs and supporting their ambitions every step of the way.

OUR STORY

Founded in 2016, DF Capital was born with a focus on distribution finance - providing dealers, distributors, and manufacturers with the funding they need to stock, display, and sell products, without straining cash flow.

Since then, we’ve delivered over £3.5bn of funding across diverse sectors. From motorhomes and machinery to motorbikes and lodges, we’ve financed all shapes and sizes of commercial vehicles and automobiles (no planes or trains - yet). We listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2019.

BECOMING A BANK

In 2020, we became a fully authorised bank, extending our offering with savings products for retail depositors. We’re proud of our strong customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores - like our current average rating of 4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews, which also earned us a Platinum Trusted Service Award. The deposits we receive fuel UK businesses through our commercial lending, creating a virtuous cycle of growth.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our goal is simple: to be the best bank - for our customers and each other. We put customer needs first, continuously looking to improve our proposition on their feedback. We aim to help more customers in more ways while continuing to deliver exceptional service.

How do we achieve this? By hiring people who care deeply about doing the right thing, we’ve been recognised as ‘World Class to Work For’ by Best Companies, and we're proud of our inclusive, sustainable, and progressive workplace.

OUR CULTURE

DF Capital is a very special place to work. We have an amazing team who commit themselves each and every day to bring our ambitious growth plans to life. We’ve achieved much on our journey so far, but we believe we have our best days ahead of us.

We’ve established a unique culture that is built on a virtuous circle where engaged and empowered employees, who are powered by a shared purpose, deliver great outcomes for our customers, our communities, the environment and ultimately our shareholders. This is why we are rated a world class place to work and are amongst the best companies to work for in the UK.

YOUR NEW ROLE:

As a key member of the Finance team, you will be supporting the Financial Controller with a broad range of tasks and responsibilities, from management and financial reporting duties to assisting on business-wide projects. You should be a proactive, motivated individual who has a drive for delivering high quality outputs, technical insights and a strong control mindset.

As DF Capital is a regulated bank and listed on the London Stock Exchange, you will gain exposure to a variety of different reporting requirements such as year-end accounts, interim results, trading updates, Board & ExCo reporting, monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual taxation returns. You will also assist the Financial Controller in other typical areas covered by the Financial Control function such as cost centre reporting, cost analysis, project budget tracking, and bank account management. By being competent and well organised, the Financial Controller should feel encouraged to delegate tasks to you.

DF Capital is a progressive bank with big ambitions. The business invests heavily into its systems and products as it strives to deliver its strategic objectives for customers and shareholders. You will play a key part in delivering these projects by representing the team’s requirements and interests to ensure these are captured within the project, particularly from a tax perspective. In this role you will form part of working groups, gaining cross-departmental exposure, and building strong business relationships with non-Finance colleagues.

You should embrace Technology and Change with a thirst to understand the inner workings of our systems and how you can extract more from them. You will be excited to work alongside our Change, Robotics and MI teams to improve Finance processes and controls.  You will be confident to challenge current financial control processes and utilise automation tools and AI to drive improvements and efficiencies.

You will assist the Financial Controller in preparing consolidated and company accounts to a high-standard and ensure the audit process runs smoothly and to schedule. You will also gain exposure to complex accounting areas such as IFRS 9 impairment provisioning, hedge accounting on swap derivatives and IFRS 16.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to express your opinion and ideas to all levels of management. At times you will need to convince others of your way of thinking so you must compose a strong viewpoint and use your negotiation skills to convince others. You will assist the Financial Controller in preparing well written internal compliance documents such as policies, accounting memos or internal SOPs.

Requirements

You will be responsible for:

•  Production of monthly management accounts including completion of balance sheet reconciliations, P/L analysis, management reporting commentary etc. Prepare and process month end journals. Manage intercompany accounts and recharges. You will complete monthly commentary & variance analysis for presentation to the CFO.
• Prepare tax returns (VAT, CIT, ERS, P11D etc), assist with internal tax queries, and consider tax implications of new projects and business ventures. This will include liaising with our external tax advisors as required.
•   Proactively reviewing internal process and controls. Identifying areas of manual process, inefficiency and risk, and actively suggesting improvements to the control environment.
• Finance business partnering on projects as required. Working with other departments across the Group with an aim of achieving corporate objectives, improving operational efficiency, or enhancing the customer experience.
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end and half-year accounts in accordance with IFRS standards and London Stock Exchange reporting requirements.
• Assist in managing the audit process with our external auditors whereby ensuring the process is completed smoothly and to timetable. You will ensure audit points are monitored and escalated as required.
• Provide oversight and day-to-day management of junior team members.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Qualified or certified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) – required
• Industry background ideally in financial services – desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, able to use complex formulas, models etc.
• Tax accounting experience (VAT/CT returns, R&D, Capital Allowances) – desirable
• Experience using accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics) – desirable
• Process and controls improvement experience – desirable
• Experience using AI or other automation tools – desirable

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Exceptionally self-motivated and reliable.

Strong accounting and tax knowledge, comfortable navigating and interpreting IFRS and HMRC guidelines.

A financial mindset and happy to dig into the numbers when required to provide explanations on variances.

Ability to manage and prioritise tasks.

Great problem-solving abilities.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Team player and able to work effectively with non-Finance colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Private medical insurance for you and your partner/spouse
• 10% Employer pension contribution
• 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays
• Free Gym Membership
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary share awards
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme
• Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles
• 4 days paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities
• Vibrant office location in lively city centre.

• Partner with business leaders to understand talent requirements and develop strategic HR initiatives.
• Design and implement comprehensive talent management programs, including talent acquisition, succession planning, and career development frameworks.
• Oversee and enhance the performance management process, ensuring fairness, consistency, and development-focused feedback.
• Develop and deliver learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on all aspects of employee relations, performance, and development.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of programs, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and support for employees.
• Stay current with HR best practices and relevant employment legislation.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to ensure cohesive and integrated HR service delivery.

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of learning and development principles and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Business Management Trainee

£26,000 - £28,000

Manchester City Centre

Are you an ambitious self-starter with a passion for leadership and business development?

Are you looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced environment with real growth opportunities?

We’re hiring Business Management Trainees to join our dynamic sales and marketing team!

About Us:

• We’re a rapidly growing company specialising in brand representation, and client acquisition for industry-leading brands. Our culture is fast-moving, high-energy, and performance-driven—with a strong focus on professional and personal development.

What You’ll Do:

• As a Business Management Trainee, you’ll begin at the entry level, mastering the fundamentals, customer engagement, and client services. With hands-on training and mentorship, you’ll progress through our structured management training program, preparing you for leadership and executive-level roles.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Learning and executing our proven direct strategies

* Representing clients and brands with professionalism and enthusiasm

* Building and managing customer relationships

* Assisting in training and developing new team members

* Collaborating with leadership to improve performance and strategy

* Growing into a leadership or management role based on merit

What We’re Looking For:

* Strong communication & interpersonal skills

* Self-motivated, goal-driven, and coachable

* Passion for learning and growing in a business environment

* Positive attitude and team-player mentality

* Experience in retail, customer service or hospitality is a plus

What We Offer:

* Comprehensive training and mentorship

* Fast-track career advancement (we promote 100% from within)

* Travel opportunities (national & international)

* Fun, team-based work environment

* Performance-based bonuses and incentives

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and reports.
• Develop detailed financial forecasts and budgets, working closely with department heads.
• Conduct variance analysis, investigating discrepancies between actual performance and budgets/forecasts.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior management to support decision-making.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance.
• Oversee cost accounting activities and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Manage the financial modelling process for new initiatives and strategic projects.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for management reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
• Prepare presentations for management and the board of directors.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the finance team.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and business regulations.

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification (or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero).
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience in strategic planning and business partnering.

• Lead and manage consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Conduct thorough business analysis and diagnostics to identify client needs and opportunities.
• Develop strategic recommendations and actionable implementation plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to clients.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging business challenges.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Demonstrated expertise in areas such as strategy formulation, operational improvement, organizational design, or digital transformation.
• Proven experience leading client engagements and managing project teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.

• Lead client engagements, from diagnosis and strategy development through to implementation and performance measurement.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of client business operations, identifying areas for improvement and developing data-driven recommendations.
• Develop and present compelling business cases and strategic plans to senior executives.
• Design and implement transformative business solutions, focusing on operational efficiency, organizational design, digital strategy, and change management.
• Manage project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients at all levels.
• Facilitate workshops and facilitate change management initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and best practices within the firm.
• Identify new business opportunities and support business development activities.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in management consulting.
• Effectively communicate complex ideas and insights through presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources in a remote setting.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting or in a strategic role within a large organization.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex strategic projects.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of various business functions and industries.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and process improvement.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience working with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in analytical and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau).
• A strategic mindset and a passion for driving business transformation.