Finance Director

Reed; North East; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Finance is partnering with a key client to appoint an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and join the senior leadership team.

This newly created role requires a commercially focused finance leader who can provide strategic direction while ensuring robust financial management across a multi-faceted business.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience at Finance Director / Head of Finance level.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and statutory reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic leadership.
• Develop financial plans that support growth objectives.
• Produce forecasts, budgets and long-range models.
• Deliver management information to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audits and tax compliance.
• Manage cash flow, treasury and working capital.
• Lead process improvements across finance systems and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with the board and external partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Financial planning & budgeting

Forecasting & analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Reed Finance is working on behalf of a key client, a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced Finance Director to join their senior leadership team.

This is a newly created leadership opportunity, ideally suited to a commercially driven finance leader who can provide strategic direction while ensuring robust financial management across a multi-faceted business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting long-term growth, enhancing financial performance, and providing insight that enables informed decision-making at board level.

This opportunity would suit a qualified finance professional with significant leadership experience who enjoys influencing strategy, leading teams, and delivering operational excellence.

The Role

Reporting into the executive leadership team, key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the overall finance function and providing strategic financial leadership across the organisation.
• Developing and implementing financial plans that support business objectives and sustainable growth.
• Producing accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and long‑range planning models.
• Delivering meaningful management information and performance reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensuring strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Managing cash flow, treasury, and working capital to maintain financial stability.
• Overseeing statutory accounts, audit processes, and tax compliance requirements.
• Providing commercial support around business cases, investments, pricing strategies, and growth initiatives.
• Identifying financial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing finance team.
• Driving continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies.
• Building strong relationships with board members, senior leaders, and external partners.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or a similar senior leadership level.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit management.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision‑making.
• A track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience delivering process improvements, finance transformation projects, or systems enhancements.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership.