Financial Director

Forge Talent is representing an exceptional, international SME as it enters its next phase of growth.

A No.1 finance role, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director as a true strategic partner, taking the organisation from C to D: driving international expansion, leading high-impact commercial projects, and shaping a future-ready finance function.

This is hands-on thinking, not bookkeeping. You’ll see processes from the ground up and make them better. We’re looking for a confident, future-focused leader with the gravitas to influence at every level and the commercial edge to help propel the business forward.

The Role:

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and high-performing teams
• Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership, supporting growth, profitability and ROI
• Provide commercial insight through deep analysis of financial data, systems and performance trends
• Influence and challenge stakeholders across the business to improve commercial outcomes
• Own budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting, delivering clear and actionable insight
• Manage cash flow, foreign exchange exposure and capital investment approval
• Lead audit preparation and manage relationships with external advisers and professional partners
• Negotiate customer trading terms and support account performance through financial analysis
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and governance requirements, maintaining strong internal controls

About You

You will be:

• Experienced in high-growth environments and SMEs
• Comfortable being hands-on while thinking strategically and commercially
• Confident with the gravitas to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Forward-thinking, meticulous and diligent
• Experienced at a similar level, with oversight across all areas of finance