Finance Director

Tetra Tech Europe; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Finance Director to lead the UK Environmental Management business and Netherlands operations, guiding financial strategy, performance and long-term value creation across a major operating unit.

You will shape multi-country financial planning, partner with senior leaders, drive KPI discipline, risk management and digitisation. Hybrid working and board-level exposure are expected.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification required.
• Finance/economics degree required or related discipline.
• MBA or additional professional qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy for UK Environmental Management and Netherlands operations.
• Oversee financial planning, performance, risk management and governance.
• Provide insight-led guidance to senior leaders and executive team.
• Coach and develop UK and Dutch Finance teams to build a high-performing function.
• Champion efficiency, digitisation and strong KPI management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive partnership

KPI management

Financial planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Finance/economics degree

MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Join Tetra Tech in a highly visible leadership role at the centre of our UK and Netherlands growth agenda. As Finance Director, you will guide financial strategy, strengthen performance and support long-term value creation across a major operating unit.

Purpose And Scope Of The Role

The Finance Director will lead the financial agenda for the UK Environmental Management business (focused on the water sector), together with all Netherlands operations across infrastructure and energy transition projects . The role supports a significant operating unit with approximately £150m gross revenue and 1,500 FTE, contributing materially to Tetra Tech’s European growth strategy.

Reporting to the VP Finance for the Commercial and International Group, with a dotted-line report to the Operating Unit CEO, you will be part of the Operating Unit Executive Leadership Team. You will lead UK and Dutch Finance teams comprising four direct reports and 25 employees, provide insight-led guidance to senior leaders, oversee financial planning and performance, and support strategic decision-making across growth, risk, compliance and commercial performance.

Your Impact In This Position

You will shape the financial strategy of a complex, multi-country business and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership. In the short term, you will strengthen performance visibility, planning discipline and KPI management. Over time, you will improve commercial decision-making, support growth initiatives, champion efficiency and digitisation, and build a high-performing Finance function that enables sustainable value creation.

Core Capabilities

• Strategic financial leadership – Lead the financial strategy for a large operating unit, aligning growth, profitability, annual operating plans and long-term business objectives.
• Executive influence and partnership – Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, providing challenge, insight and direction while building trust across a complex matrix environment.
• Performance and commercial management – Drive disciplined review processes, robust risk analysis, clear KPI measurement and effective approval gatekeeping to improve commercial outcomes.
• Team leadership and development – Coach, motivate and develop UK and Dutch Finance teams, creating a high-performing function with strong capability and accountability.
• Change, efficiency and governance – Champion process improvement, digitisation, compliance and risk management, while serving as a company Director for two UK legal entities.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

You will bring broad financial management experience across reporting, planning and performance management, with at least five years at Senior Finance Business Partner or Segment Finance Director level in a complex matrix business of at least £50m. A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is required, alongside a relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or a related discipline. An MBA, further professional qualification, and experience working with the Netherlands or in a multi-country environment would be advantageous.

Work patterns and locations

This role will support UK and Netherlands operations and will require regular engagement with senior stakeholders across both countries. Hybrid working may be available, with office attendance and travel aligned to business, leadership and team requirements.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.