Divisional Finance Director

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Divisional Finance Director to lead a £400M+ division. This high-profile role involves strategic financial planning, overseeing financial reporting, and providing commercial insights. You will work closely with the CFO and operational leadership to drive performance and ensure robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior finance leadership, a proven ability to influence C-Suite stakeholders, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant experience in commercial finance and reporting.
• Proven track record in strategic financial leadership and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and commercial finance within the division.
• Lead financial planning process, including budgets and forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights to improve business performance.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Financial Management

Commercial Insight

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

• Divisional Finance Director - International Group
• Opportunity to lead a £400M+ Division

About Our Client

Our client is an international services provider with operating divisions around the world. Their UK business covers the entire country, and this particular division is the largest in the business with annual turnover of c £400M+. We are seeking a Finance Director to lead all elements of finance within the division and work closely with the operational leadership team, the UK CFO & Board.

Job Description

The Divisional Finance Director will oversee all areas of financial reporting and commercial finance within the division. Working closely with the UK CFO, the successful candidate will take on a high-profile role and be tasked with strategic financial planning, process improvement, driving financial performance, providing commercial insight, and ensuring robust financial controls across the division. Responsibilities will include:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Working with the CFO and leadership team to develop and implement financial strategies to support overall business objectives.
• Lead the financial planning process, including the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and strategic multi-year business plan.
• Provide strategic recommendations to operational MD's and the executive team based on detailed analysis and projections.

Financial Management & Control:

• Oversee all areas of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place to safeguard company assets and maintain the integrity of financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and working capital to ensure the business meets its financial obligations.
• Develop and implement improved financial reporting and reporting systems & controls where necessary.

Commercial Insight & Decision Support:

• Provide data-driven insights to improve business performance and support decision-making across the organisation.
• Lead the evaluation of major business cases, including capital investments, acquisitions, Bids & Tenders.
• Oversee the financial aspects of ongoing cost-management initiatives.
• Presentation of financial reports & analysis at board-level in partnership with the CFO.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring they deliver maximum value to the business.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within finance, leading by example to drive innovation and a 'Best in Class' mindset and approach.
• Encourage and drive the development and enhancement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

The Successful Applicant

Knowledge & Experience:

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience of commercial finance, financial control & reporting.
• Extensive experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering strategic financial leadership and influencing C-Suite stakeholders and operational leadership teams.
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and providing operational finance support to commercial business areas.
• Substantial experience in managing large finance teams, enhancing performance and team development.
• Ability to handle transformation-related projects and implement process improvements.

Personal Skills:

• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate this into operational actions and results.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with operational stakeholders and teams.
• Comfortable and capable of influencing stakeholders and business leaders/management at all levels.
• Commercially astute with a strong business acumen and a proactive approach to driving business performance.

What's on Offer

£160,000-£180,000 + Benefits
Please note - this role is full office based, with a requirement to be on-site with the finance team 5 days per week.