Finance Director

RECfinancial Careers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director for a historic business in Leicester. This role involves leading the finance team, providing strategic oversight, supporting board-level decision-making, and managing financial operations. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in senior finance roles and the ability to navigate a constantly changing business environment. Opportunities for integration of acquisitions are also key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Director or equivalent role.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central finance team and support board decision-making.
• Manage balance sheet control and working capital.
• Oversee strategic financial planning and operational improvements.
• Integrate acquisitions effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic oversight

Operational improvements

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

RECfinancial is partnering with a historic Leicestershire based business in the appointment of a Finance Director to be based at its Leicester office.

Due to the role's location, the business is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby, Northamptonshire and Coventry / Warwickshire.

Leading the business from a finance point of view, the role reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with the CEO, the Board and the Owners.

The role will lead several business areas from a group perspective. Responsibilities will include leading the central finance team, strategic oversight across the group companies, support board level decision making and ensure governance and controls across the group are robust and appropriate.

Day to day tasks will include team management and development, operational and process improvements, balance sheet control, working capital management, long range planning, consolidated year end accounts, capex and supporting the family office.

The role will also include acquisition integration.

The business is highly profitable and does not stand still in its operating market. There is constant change in the business and opportunities to add value.

The role would best suit an experienced Financial Director / Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will be a highly technically capable accountant and leader, whilst also ha...