Finance Director

Our client is a growing and forward-thinking business. With a strong commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous growth, the business is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to support its next phase of development.

This is a key leadership position within the organisation, reporting directly to the SLT. The Finance Director will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting the business in achieving its strategic and operational goals.

You will act as a true business partner to the leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and direction across all areas of financial performance.

• Lead the financial strategy and planning to support business growth and long-term objectives
• Provide commercial insight and robust financial analysis to aid strategic decision-making
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports
• Drive profitability improvements and cost control initiatives across the business
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls, governance, and risk management frameworks
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Support strategic initiatives including expansion, investment, and potential acquisitions
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a growing business
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level
• Track record of driving financial performance and supporting business growth
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Competitive salary of £90,000 – £110,000
• Bonus and benefits package
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, purpose-driven organisation
• A collaborative and ambitious leadership team