Finance Director

• This is not just another Finance Director role.
• Join a successful employee-owned businesses at a pivotal stage .

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most successful employee-owned businesses at a pivotal stage of its journey. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work directly with the CEO and COO to influence strategy, shape decision-making and drive the continued growth of a highly respected, entrepreneurial organisation.

Employee ownership sits at the heart of the business. It is more than a benefit; it is a reflection of a culture built on accountability, collaboration and long-term thinking. People are genuinely invested in the success of the business, creating an environment where leaders can make a lasting impact.

As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the financial leadership of the Group, ensuring best-in‑class financial control, governance, reporting, compliance and taxation. Just as importantly, you will act as a strategic business partner, providing insight, challenge and commercial guidance that supports growth and performance across the organisation.

Leading an established finance function, you will drive continuous improvement, strengthen capability and ensure the business is well positioned for future opportunities.

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team.
• Lead all group reporting, controls, compliance, tax and audit activities.
• Deliver high-quality commercial insight to support decision-making and growth.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal and long‑term planning.
• Develop and inspire a high‑performing finance team.
• Strengthen governance, risk management and operational excellence across the function.

• ACA qualified.
• Outstanding technical accounting, reporting and audit expertise.
• Understanding of corporate tax and regulatory compliance.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to influence and challenge at Board level.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Few opportunities offer this level of influence, visibility and long-term impact.

You’ll join a successful, values-led business where ownership mentality drives performance and where the Finance Director is a genuine strategic partner to the leadership team. For an ambitious finance leader looking to leave a lasting mark on a thriving organisation, this represents a rare and career-defining opportunity.