Your new companyA fast-paced company that has seen outstanding growth over recent years and the owner has plans to take the business for sale. With a large UK office based in East Cheshire with 2 other offices in Europe, the business has an excellent culture, with a clear opportunity to lead a sale whilst impacting the business positively. Your new roleDue to a sale and as Interim Finance Director, you will take responsibility for all financial responsibility. There is a small finance function which will support you with producing all the numbers and dates needed. You will do business partnering with all senior stakeholders, internally and externally. The role is expected to last 6 months, but there is a likelihood of there being an extension.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with good communication skills, as well as strong project planning and time management skills. The client has requested that you have extensive knowledge and previous experience in the sale of a business or M&A, ideally within an SME environment.What you'll get in returnYou will receive a daily rate of up to £700 a day (Out of Scope). Alongside an excellent working environment, you will be exposed and have the ability to impact and shape the sale of the business, whilst being a significant point of contact.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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