Finance Director

Artemis Human Capital; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Executive Search is partnering with a standout Northern Ireland business to appoint a Finance Director/CFO to guide growth and scale. You will work closely with the CEO, investors and leadership team to turn data into commercial insight and build the infrastructure for expansion.

The role emphasizes strategic financial leadership, systems development and performance improvement as the business grows into the UK market.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience at FD/CFO level in a growth business.
• Experience with turnover £50m+ and scaling operations.
• M&A due diligence, integration or strategic growth experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO, board and investors to shape growth strategy.
• Develop robust financial systems, governance and reporting.
• Provide financial insight, budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive data-driven decision making and performance measurement.
• Lead a high-performing finance function to enable scale.

Skills

Finance leadership

M&A experience

ERP systems

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Finance Director

Artemis Executive Search is partnering with one of Northern Ireland’s standout business success stories to appoint a commercially astute, ambitious Finance Director to support the next phase of its growth journey.

Over the past five years, the business has delivered exceptional growth, earning a strong reputation in its sector and winning a number of prestigious industry awards. With the foundations firmly in place, the next five years represent an exciting new chapter, with an ambitious strategy to grow the business by 2.5x through continued organic expansion across the island of Ireland, alongside a strategic move into the UK market.

To support this next stage of development, we are seeking a forward-thinking finance leader who can combine strategic financial leadership with operational influence, systems expertise and a relentless focus on business performance.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director / CFO to make a genuine impact, helping shape the future direction of the business while working closely with the CEO, investors and wider leadership team.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. We are looking for an individual who can challenge conventional thinking, turn data into meaningful commercial insight and help build the infrastructure required to scale a growing business.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy, ensuring that financial systems, processes, reporting and controls evolve in line with the scale and complexity of the organisation.

Working in close partnership with Operations, you will use data and financial insight to identify opportunities, improve efficiencies, drive accountability and enhance overall business performance.

You will also be a key voice at board and investor level, bringing fresh ideas, constructive challenge and the commercial confidence to influence strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CEO, board and investors to shape and deliver the company’s ambitious five-year growth strategy.
• Provide robust financial insight, scenario planning and commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Challenge existing thinking, identify opportunities and bring fresh perspectives to the leadership team.
• Ensure the business has the financial capability, governance and infrastructure to support significant growth.

Systems, Processes & Data

• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting infrastructure.
• Identify and implement technology and automation solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Harness data to provide meaningful insight into business performance, profitability, costs and operational trends.
• Build robust forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and performance measurement capabilities.
• Ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose as the business expands across Ireland and into the UK.

Commercial & Operational Business Partnering

• Work closely with Operations to drive efficiencies, improve margins and enhance productivity.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop KPIs and performance dashboards that support accountability and continuous improvement.
• Challenge cost structures, resource allocation and operational performance to maximise returns.
• Embed a commercially focused, data-driven approach throughout the organisation.

Growth, Scale & Acquisitions

• Support the delivery of the company’s ambition to grow by 2.5x over the next five years.
• Evaluate and support potential acquisitions, including financial due diligence, valuation, risk assessment and integration.
• Develop financial models and business cases to assess new markets, investment opportunities and expansion plans.
• Ensure the business can scale effectively while maintaining strong financial control and visibility.

Leadership & Influence

• Act as a trusted adviser and constructive challenger to the CEO, board and investors.
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance function capable of supporting the next phase of growth.
• Drive continuous improvement, ownership and accountability across the wider business.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to speak with ambitious finance leaders who have operated at Finance Director or CFO level within a fast-paced, commercially driven and growing business.

• Proven senior finance leadership: Experience operating as a Finance Director or CFO in a complex, fast-moving commercial environment.
• Experience at scale: Exposure to a business with turnover of £50m+ and an understanding of the financial disciplines required to manage significant scale.
• A track record of growth: Experience supporting or leading a business through a period of substantial expansion, ideally including scaling operations and entering new markets.
• M&A exposure: Experience of acquisitions, due diligence, integration or other strategic growth initiatives would be highly advantageous.
• Systems expertise: A strong understanding of finance systems, ERP platforms, data infrastructure and process automation, ideally with direct experience implementing or building systems to support growth.
• Strong analytical capability: The ability to manipulate, interpret and interrogate large volumes of data, translating information into clear commercial insight.
• Commercial and operational acumen: A track record of partnering with operational leaders to improve efficiency, profitability and performance.
• Strategic confidence: The credibility and judgement to challenge the CEO, board and investors constructively, influencing decisions with evidence and conviction.