Finance Director

Marc Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Director to lead their finance function. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, enhancing performance dashboards, and supporting M&A activities. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive finance leadership experience and strong operational and technical skills. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the company's strategic direction during a period of change.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Proficient in financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Strong capabilities in finance transformation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and management accounts.
• Develop board packs and KPI dashboards.
• Drive budgeting process and strategic plans.
• Manage relationships with banks and lenders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Performance analysis

Finance transformation

Treasury management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

A dynamic, successful and growing business are looking for a talented FD to lead their finance function and work closely with the board. This is a high-impact leadership role in a company undergoing rapid change, including potential M&A, process/systems improvements. Reporting directly to the MD and working closely with the board, you will provide financial leadership, commercial insight, and operational control to help steer the business through this exciting phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, management accounts, and performance analysis
• Develop and enhance board packs, KPI dashboards, and rolling forecasts
• Collaborate with the wider executive team on business cases, contracts, and strategic decisions
• Create and implement a high-impact performance dashboard for operational and financial KPIs
• Drive the budgeting process and support the development of long-term strategic plans
• Oversee annual audit and cash flow forecasting
• Manage relationships with banks/lenders and ensure covenant compliance
• Champion system and process improvements
• Support any M&A activity including execution, integration, and post-deal performance tracking

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong operational, technical, and commercial finance capabilities
• Demonstrated success in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Skilled in managing treasury and audit requirements
• Experience of engaging with board-level leadership