Divisional Finance Director

Page Executive; City Of London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global transport group is seeking a Finance Director to oversee a £600m P&L. The successful candidate will lead financial planning, process improvements, and collaborate with executives to ensure sustainability and performance. This role requires strong leadership in financial management and stakeholder communication.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus of approximately 20-25%

8% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Free transport on London train, tube, and bus routes

Qualifications

• Experience managing large finance teams.
• Proactive in driving change.
• Background in dynamic organizations required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function for a division with a £600m P&L.
• Align financial strategies with company objectives.
• Provide commercial insights and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Process improvement

Driving financial performance

Collaborating with stakeholders

Ability to work under pressure

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Reporting into: Group CFO and Divisional CEO

Financial Responsibility: £600m P&L management

About Our Client

My client, a well-known global transport group worth over £800m, has more than 30 years of expertise in public transport and customer experience in the UK. Since 2015, they have expanded internationally, winning multiple contracts across five countries including Australia and Singapore.

The group was sold in 2022 to a consortium of overseas investors. It is now led by a new Executive Leadership team with a strategy focused on profitable growth and sustainability.

The company is based in South London and operates a 5-day in-office work policy.

Job Description

As the Finance Director for the group's largest division, with an annual turnover of approximately £600m, you will lead the entire finance function, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the business.

This key role involves strategic financial planning, process improvement, driving financial performance, providing commercial insights, and maintaining robust financial controls across the company.

The Finance Director will collaborate closely with the executive team to align financial strategies with the company's overall objectives and long-term vision.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Big 4 or Top 6 experience preferred
• Experience managing large finance teams
• Experience in contract tendering
• Background in dynamic and complex organizations
• Proactive in driving change
• Knowledge of industry-specific finance processes
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across finance, procurement, operations, engineering, etc.
• Responsive, able to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality output
• Experience level suitable for a similar role or ready to step up
• Flexible with communication outside of working hours due to industry demands
• Proven ability to deliver clear, concise reports and present to senior stakeholders effectively

What's on Offer

• Discretionary bonus of approximately 20-25%
• 8% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free transport on London train, tube, and bus routes