Finance Director

ICAEW; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead a sizeable finance function across Europe, reporting to the Divisional CEO with close ties to Group Finance. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery, shaping the financial strategy and driving performance in a complex, international business.

The position offers high visibility, senior stakeholder partnership, and the opportunity to steer growth, governance and transformation across multiple regions from Abingdon and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Finance leadership experience in professional services, consultancy, engineering, construction, housebuilding or wider built environment.
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams within a matrix structure.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating across multiple business units, regions or countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex matrix environment.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to influence business strategy and decision-making.
• Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes.
• Provide commercial challenge and insight to improve profitability, project performance and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Support investment decisions, growth opportunities and wider strategic projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating financial information into clear business actions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Matrix organisation experience

Multi-region experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a leading international organisation operating across multiple European markets.Reporting directly to the Divisional CEO, with a close connection to Group Finance, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the financial strategy of a sizeable and complex business.

This is a highly visible leadership position, combining strategic influence with operational delivery across multiple regions. You'll lead a finance function of approximately 25 people through a team of 4-5 direct reports, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance, support growth initiatives and help steer the business through its next phase of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex matrix environment.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to influence business strategy and decision-making.
• Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes.
• Provide commercial challenge and insight to improve profitability, project performance and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Support investment decisions, growth opportunities and wider strategic projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating financial information into clear business actions.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Finance leadership experience within a professional services, consultancy, engineering, construction, housebuilding or wider built environment business.
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams within a matrix structure.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating across multiple business units, regions or countries.

Highly desirable:

• International or multi-region leadership experience.
• Exposure to European operations.
• Track record of supporting growth, business transformation and organisational change.