Finance Director

Finance Director South Yorkshire/East Midlands | £65,000 - £80,000 per annum Are You Ready to Shape the Future of a Growing Organisation? An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Finance Director to join a values-driven organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Working closely with the CEO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive organisational performance, and play a leading role in shaping future growth initiatives, including acquisitions and service development opportunities.

Make a Genuine Strategic Impact This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring sound governance, robust financial planning, and effective decision making across the business. You will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and board, providing the financial insight needed to support sustainable growth and long-term success.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the organisation's financial strategy, planning and reporting functions. Driving budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes. Ensuring strong financial governance, compliance and risk management. Supporting acquisitions, mergers and growth projects through financial evaluation and due diligence. Leading post-acquisition integration activities to maximise value. Providing strategic insight and partnering with senior stakeholders to support business decisions. Developing and leading a high-performing finance function.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to:
Influence organisational strategy at the highest level. Work directly alongside an experienced leadership team. Play a key role in growth, acquisitions and business transformation. Join a purpose-led organisation where your contribution will have a visible impact. Shape the future direction of both the finance function and wider business. About you I am seeking a qualified finance professional with the credibility, commercial acumen and leadership capability to thrive in a board-level position.

You'll bring: ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibility. A track record of supporting acquisitions, mergers or business growth initiatives. Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management. Experience leading organisational change and influencing senior stakeholders. Excellent analytical, commercial and decision-making skills. Outstanding leadership and relationship-building capabilities.

Take the Next Step If you're looking for a Finance Director opportunity where you can influence strategy, drive growth and leave a lasting organisational legacy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Stephen Smith at Reed for a confidential discussion -