Finance Director

V12Footwear; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

V12Footwear is seeking a Finance Director to support strategic and operational management during a period of rapid growth. This role is crucial for driving financial performance while shaping long-term strategy and establishing a strong finance infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be CCAB qualified with experience in both SMEs and larger organizations and will possess strong operational control along with strategic foresight.

Benefits

Companywide bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer pension contribution

Quarterly reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in SMEs and large organizations.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams.
• Ambition to step into a Finance Director role.
• Experience in business exit or investment events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth goals.
• Enhance financial reporting processes for transparency.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Manage cash flow and budgeting processes.
• Work with stakeholders to support financial decision-making.

Skills

Financial strategy

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Operational finance

ERP system implementation

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to act as the strategic and operational right hand to the Managing Director during an ambitious period of transformation and rapid growth. With a clear trajectory to scale by 30% year-on-year over the next 5 years, this role is critical to driving financial performance, shaping long-term strategy, and building a scalable finance infrastructure from the ground up.

As a qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with proven experience in both SMEs and large-scale organisations, you will bring a balance of hands-on operational control and strategic foresight. You will be instrumental in embedding financial rigour, building a high-performing team, implementing systems and controls, and enabling intelligent, data-led decisions to propel business growth.

Strategic Financial Management - Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with long-term growth and diversification goals. - Sales pipeline analysis, financial modelling, scenario planning, and cash flow management to support
strategic decision-making. - Create and execute cash generation strategies to support business liquidity and growth.
- Drive initiatives that increase enterprise value and sustainable profitability. - Advise the board on financial matters, including exit strategies and business sale readiness. - Carry out financial risk planning - Drive pricing strategies and identify technology-driven efficiencies. - Negotiate and secure funding and investment options as necessary.
Financial Reporting & Control - Enhance financial reporting processes for transparency and timely decision-making. - Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory compliance. - Maintain and oversee management accounts and cash flow forecasts.

Financial Operations & Team Leadership - Lead and develop the finance team (currently a Trainee Management Accountant and an Accounts
Assistant). - Assess and restructure the finance function to support future growth. - Manage capital requirements, asset registers, lease financing, and key asset purchases. - Take direct responsibility for producing management accounts and supporting day-to-day finance
operations.

Operational Finance Responsibilities - Manage the transactional team and oversee/review sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash posting, and all
general ledger entries. - Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances. - Support month-end and year-end close processes. - Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal
controls. - Ensure financial processes, systems, and controls are operating effectively. - Maintain statutory records for the business. - Prepare consolidated statutory accounts. - Review all management accounts packs. - Handle VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax duties. - Oversee FX forecasting and purchases and account for FX variances to give consistency of product GPs. - Liaise with auditors and prepare audit packs. - Lead project management of process changes and implementations. - Work with budget holders in the preparation and management of departmental budgets. - Ensure effective financial systems/procedures are in place, including adherence to GAAP rules and
regulations. - Analysis of sales pricing scenario planning including product GP analysis - Demonstrate strong IT skills and experience in implementing a new ERP system.

Business Partnering & Growth - Partner with operational teams to support financial decision-making across departments. - Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with growth strategies. - Provide financial insight to support sector-specific expansion.

Competencies and Skills
Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
Has experience of working in a business through a business exit or investment event.
Comfortable being hands-on with financial operations, including management accounts production and cash
flow forecasting.
Demonstrated ambition and capability to step into a Finance Director role.
Proven ability to build and lead teams, with a vision for scaling the finance function.
Experience in SMEs or divisions of larger corporates, with exposure to board advisors and funders.
Sector experience in distribution or buy/sell businesses preferred.
Strong IT skills and experience in ERP system implementation.

Package - Companywide bonus scheme (GBS) - 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off - LinkedIn Learning access - Employee Assistance Programme - Employer pension contribution - Quarterly reward and recognition scheme - Working hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday

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