Finance Director

Talent Guardian; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' holiday

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Talent Guardian in Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial operations and drive strategic growth. The role combines technical finance leadership with commercial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, governance, and audit.

The successful candidate will oversee financial strategy and leverage AI and technology to improve processes, enhance efficiency and inform senior management decisions.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is essential.
• Experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Analytical problem-solving and governance knowledge.
• Commercial mindset with strategic business impact.
• Experience in retail/e-commerce is advantageous.
• Interest in AI, automation and technology in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Develop and deliver financial strategies to support growth.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Prepare and oversee accurate financial statements and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting.
• Oversee the audit process and liaise with auditors and advisers.
• Provide commercial insight to support senior decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, systems and processes.
• Drive AI/automation initiatives within finance.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Senior finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Governance & audit

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Retail / ecommerce experience

AI & automation interest

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

• Location: Christchurch, Dorset
• Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
• 5 weeks' holiday

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Director to join a forward-thinking and growing business based in Christchurch, Dorset.

This is an exciting senior-level opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of the company's financial operations while playing a key role in its continued growth and development.
The successful candidate will oversee financial strategy, reporting, compliance and governance, while also exploring how AI and technology can be used to improve financial processes, efficiency and decision making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business
• Develop and deliver financial strategies that support continued business growth
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Prepare and oversee accurate financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors and professional advisers
• Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support senior-level decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, systems and processes
• Drive the effective use of AI and technology within finance, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and automation

About You:

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a commercial and strategic approach.
Ideally, you will have:

• A relevant professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Previous experience operating in a senior finance leadership position
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance, governance and audit processes
• A commercial mindset with the ability to contribute to wider business strategy
• Experience within retail, e-commerce or a similar fast-paced commercial environment would be highly advantageous
• An interest in using AI, automation and emerging technology to improve finance functions

What's on Offer?

• £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
• 5 weeks' holiday
• Electric car scheme
• Opportunity to take ownership of a senior finance function
• The chance to influence business strategy and future growth
• A forward-thinking environment embracing AI and new technology

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director or senior finance professional looking to make a genuine impact within an innovative and evolving business.