Finance Director

hireful; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing specialist lender in Milton Keynes is looking for a Finance Director to lead financial reporting and manage relationships with funding partners. This role will initially require circa 4 days per week in the first six months, transitioning to a flexible schedule thereafter. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience at a Finance Director level, strong reporting skills, and familiarity with Xero. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to shape the finance function within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the finance function

Close working relationship with leadership

Flexibility around working pattern

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Finance experience at Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller level.
• Strong reporting capability to present data simply.
• Experience liaising with external funders and auditors.
• Clear understanding of financial covenants.
• Strong systems skills and knowledge of Xero.
• Experience in asset finance is ideal.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, planning and analysis with accuracy.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs.
• Manage relationships with key funding partners.
• Monitor and manage funding covenants.
• Strengthen internal controls and finance systems.
• Provide strategic input to the leadership team.
• Oversee day to day finance operations.

Skills

Finance experience at Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller level

Strong reporting capability

Liaising with external funders, auditors or regulators

Understanding of financial covenants and compliance

Strong systems skills

Improving reporting, tooling and workflows

Knowledge of Xero

Experience in asset finance

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Director

Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid): 2-3 days per week in the office
Hours: circa 4 days per week for first 6 months, then by agreement

Salary/rate: negotiable, depending on experience

We are seeking a Finance Director who can bring clarity, control and forward momentum to a growing specialist lender. This role suits a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys shaping reporting, strengthening systems and working directly with senior stakeholders and external funding partners. The position will be circa 4 days per week in the first six months while you embed new processes, after which weekly hours may reduce by agreement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, planning and analysis with accuracy and insight.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Manage relationships with key funding partners, providing timely data, clear explanations and being the lead on audits.
• Monitor and manage funding covenants, proactively highlighting risks and corrective actions.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes and finance systems.
• Provide strategic input to the leadership team, supporting sustainable growth.
• Lead or oversee day to day finance operations, including cashflow management.

Requirements

• Finance experience at Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller level.
• Strong reporting capability, with the ability to present information simply to stakeholders.
• Proven experience liaising with external funders, auditors or regulators.
• Clear understanding of financial covenants and related compliance.
• Strong systems skills, with confidence improving reporting, tooling and workflows. Knowledge of Xero.
• Experience in asset finance is ideal, but experience from any finance sector will be considered.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) required.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the finance function of an ambitious asset finance business.
• Close working relationship with the leadership team and external funders.
• Flexibility around working pattern after the initial six-month period.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

Would suit someone looking to work in a fractional finance director capacity. Please send CV for immediate consideration.