Finance Director

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Director to shape and deliver the financial strategy across multiple European markets. Reporting to the Divisional CEO, you will lead a finance function of ~25 people and partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance.

This high-visibility role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong leadership in matrix environments, and a track record of growth, transformation and regulatory governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams in a matrix organisation.
• Experience operating across multiple regions or countries with international exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex matrix environment.
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to influence business strategy and decision-making.
• Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes.
• Provide commercial challenge 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 and growth opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor translating financial information into clear business actions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

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.