Who We Are 

Ultimate Performance is the global leader in Personal Trainers with studios form Sydney to Los Angeles; we are is entering one of the most exciting chapters in our history. Following our 2024 Private Equity acquisition, we’re scaling rapidly and building the financial infrastructure needed to support our next phase of global growth. With a strengthened leadership team, a major rebrand set for January 2026, and significant investment in systems and processes, the momentum is real.  

As we expand, our finance function is evolving into a strategic powerhouse with treasury, cash management, and financial leadership playing a pivotal role in guiding the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we manage liquidity, strengthen banking relationships, and support key commercial decisions across the group.  

We’re building something extraordinary and we want exceptional financial leaders to be part of it. 

The Role

Are you a driven finance professional ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? 

We’re looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our Manchester Head Office a pivotal leadership role overseeing group-wide financial reporting, treasury, and compliance.  

You’ll manage a talented team, bring structure and clarity to our international finance operations, and play a critical role in shaping how we manage liquidity, banking relationships, and financial governance across 6 legal jurisdictions  

Strong treasury experience will be critical in this role, as you will be responsible for managing cash flow across multiple jurisdictions, overseeing banking relationships, and ensuring the business remains strategically positioned to meet its financial obligations. 

If you thrive on ownership, enjoy building high-performing teams, and want your work to influence a fast-growing global brand, this role is for you. 

What You’ll Do

As our Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll help shape the financial backbone of a rapidly scaling, private-equity backed organisation. This is a high-visibility leadership role where your treasury and financial expertise will directly impact UP’s global expansion. 

• Lead and inspire a finance team of six, including a Financial Accountant, Purchase Ledger Manager, and Finance Assistants building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Champion team development through mentoring, coaching, and structured performance management. 

• Own monthly and annual financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions and entities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery. 

• Manage group audit and tax compliance, working closely with external advisors and auditors. 

• Deliver robust balance sheet and cashflow forecasting, partnering with FP&A to drive confident decision-making. 

• Lead group-wide treasury operations, including global cash flow management, banking relationships, covenant forecasting, and liquidity planning. 

• Implement smart cash optimisation strategies, ensuring funds are efficiently deployed to support rapid growth and operational excellence. 

• Oversee group debt, equity, and financial obligations, maintaining tight controls and complete visibility across the organisation. 

• Provide high-quality financial insights to senior leadership, shaping commercial and strategic decisions. 

• Support the Head of Finance and Finance Director with ad-hoc analysis, insurance oversight, and company secretarial duties. 

• Drive continuous improvement, enhancing processes, strengthening reporting frameworks, and elevating internal controls as we scale. 

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent). 
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and controls. 
• Demonstrable treasury experience, ideally across multi-entity or international environments, including cash management, banking oversight, and debt monitoring. 
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams. 
• Process-driven mindset with a passion for improvement and operational excellence. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

What we value 

At UP, we believe in high standards and personal accountability. We look for people who embody our values: 

Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle 

Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between. 

Passion for Progress: You’re driven by growth, not just the finish line. 

Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same 

Benefits

What You’ll Get 

Here’s what you can expect when you join the UP team: 

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays 
• Pension scheme: salary sacrifice with employer contributions 
• Electric vehicle scheme

• Simply Health policy: claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage & more 

• Exclusive UP discounts, including 40% off our supplements, books, and partner offers 

• Personal Training discounts: up to 50% off our world-class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one 

• Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech, and Home schemes 

• Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice 

• Free group fitness classes at our Manchester gym in Spinningfields 

• Hybrid working: two days per week working from home 

If you’re ready to step into a role where your treasury leadership and financial expertise will shape the future of a global, high-performance brand, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now! 

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