Finance Director

Finance Director

Location:

Milton Keynes (hybrid): 2-3 days per week in the office

Hours:

circa 4 days per week for first 6 months, then by agreement

Salary/rate: negotiable, depending on experience

We are seeking a Finance Director who can bring clarity, control and forward momentum to a growing specialist lender. This role suits a hands-on finance leader who enjoys shaping reporting, strengthening systems and working directly with senior stakeholders and external funding partners. The position will be circa 4 days per week in the first six months while you embed new processes, after which weekly hours may reduce by agreement.

Responsibilities

Lead financial reporting, planning and analysis with accuracy and insight.
Own monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs, ensuring consistency and quality.
Manage relationships with key funding partners, providing timely data, clear explanations and being the lead on audits.
Monitor and manage funding covenants, proactively highlighting risks and corrective actions.
Strengthen internal controls, processes and finance systems.
Provide strategic input to the leadership team, supporting sustainable growth.
Lead or oversee day to day finance operations, including cashflow management.

Requirements

Finance experience at Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller level.
Strong reporting capability, with the ability to present information simply to stakeholders.
Proven experience liaising with external funders, auditors or regulators.
Clear understanding of financial covenants and related compliance.
Strong systems skills, with confidence improving reporting, tooling and workflows. Knowledge of Xero.
Experience in asset finance is ideal, but experience from any finance sector will be considered.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) required.

What we offer

Opportunity to shape the finance function of an ambitious asset finance business.
Close working relationship with the leadership team and external funders.
Flexibility around working pattern after the initial six-month period.
Competitive salary, depending on experience.

Would suit someone looking to work in a fractional finance director capacity. Please send CV for immediate consideration