Finance Director

Howett Thorpe; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Basingstoke is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to lead their finance team and shape the company's strategy. You will oversee financial operations, drive performance improvements, and ensure compliance while partnering with executives for strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Life Assurance

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working within a leadership capacity.
• Experience of consolidation reporting at group and local level.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Lead on financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Act as a key business partner to the executive team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical understanding

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands-on and highly visible leadership role, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. You'll lead a talented finance team and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the company.

Finance Director - Benefits

• 27 days holiday bank holiday on top
• Private pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working pattern

Finance Director About The Role

Are you a commercially-minded Finance Director seeking your next challenge in a dynamic and growing UK business? We are working with a well-established firm based in Basingstoke, looking for a strategic finance leader to join their senior leadership team?

• Own the financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Lead on financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Act as a key business partner to the executive team
• Provide commercial insight and financial modelling for strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvements and efficiency across the finance function
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and other key stakeholders

The successful Finance Director will have:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Experience of working within a leadership capacity
• Strong commercial acumen together with a strong technical understanding
• Experience of consolidation reporting at group and local level

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.