Finance Director

Redfish Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end residential construction firm is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial recovery and growth strategy. The role focuses on cash flow stabilization, project margins, and implementing robust financial systems. Candidates should have a strong background in construction finance and project-based environments, with capabilities in strategic operations. This position involves collaborating closely with the Managing Director to set a clear path for expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO in construction or property development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial turnaround and growth.
• Deep understanding of cash flow planning, job costing, and WIP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial recovery and growth strategy of the business.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, job costing, project margins, and budgeting.
• Implement or improve financial systems, controls, and reporting tools.

Skills

Construction finance

Project-based accounting

Cash flow planning

Financial turnaround

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

My client is a high-end residential construction firm specialising in bespoke homes, renovations, and luxury developments. Known for meticulous craftsmanship and a white-glove client experience, we're entering a new phase of growth and transformation.

Following a period of challenge and reset, we are seeking a seasoned Finance Director to help stabilise, restructure, and scale the financial core of our business - while aligning with entrepreneurial systems like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and tools like Smartsheet.

Role Overview

As a Finance Director, you'll act as a strategic financial partner to the Managing Director and leadership team. Your focus will be stabilisation, cash flow control, margin improvement, and setting the business on a clear and confident path to expansion.

You'll bring deep experience in construction finance, understand the nuances of project-based accounting, and thrive in the real-world constraints of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial recovery and growth strategy of the business
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, job costing, project margins, and budgeting
• Implement or improve financial systems, controls, and reporting tools
• Create system to manage payment run and plan project costs well in advance
• Translate financial insights into actionable business decisions
• Prepare board-level reporting and support investor or lender relationships
• Liaise with external accountants, banks, and tax advisors as needed
• Provide strategic input on growth plans, pricing models, and investment
• Actively support and lead Finance EOS structure (scorecards, rocks, V/TO alignment)
• Build scalable finance processes that support long-term expansion
• Train existing in house team, Finance Manager and Assistant Bookkeeper

• What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Finance Director (or CFO) in construction, property development, or project-based environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial turnaround, stabilisation, and growth
• Deep understanding of cash flow planning, job costing, and WIP accounting
• Strategic mindset with operational hands-on capability
• Comfortable working fractional hours, independently, and with entrepreneurial leadership

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) frameworks
• Experience using Smartsheet for project tracking/reporting
• Involvement with Strategic Coach or similar entrepreneurial development programs
• Knowledge of high-end or bespoke residential construction markets