Finance Director

Finance Director

Hybrid Working (4 days on-site)

This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the chance to shape the financial future of a well-established, international-backed SME with a strong presence in its sector. With full ownership of the finance function and wider operational responsibilities, you will play a critical role in driving strategy, performance, and sustainable growth.

Our client is a highly respected and market-leading supplier within its industry, with a turnover of circa £24m and a team of around 60 employees across multiple UK locations.

• Partner with the MD and leadership team to shape and deliver business strategy
• Provide commercial insight to support pricing, investment, and growth decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and increased profitability

• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Lead audit processes and maintain strong governance frameworks

• Deliver insightful MI and KPI reporting to drive decision-making
• Analyse financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for senior stakeholders

• Lead and develop the finance function and broader operational teams
• Oversee HR and Health & Safety with external support

• Drive improvements in systems and processes
• Lead a major ERP transformation project over the next 24 months

• Act as the key point of contact for group finance, auditors, and banking partners
• Present financial results, budgets, and investment plans to group stakeholders

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment (£10m-£50m turnover)
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering ability
• A hands‑on leader comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience managing teams and driving performance
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Experience of ERP implementation or finance transformation

• Background in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution
• Experience overseeing HR matters

• True autonomy and ownership of the finance function
• A seat at the leadership table, shaping business strategy
• Opportunity to lead transformation and systems improvement projects
• Work within a growing, forward‑thinking organization backed by an international group
• A broad and varied role with exposure across finance, operations, HR, and strategy