Finance Director

Trade Mastermind; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Private Pension after 3 months of use

Performance-related bonus

Senior leadership exposure to exec</n>

Job summary

Trade Mastermind Group in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function, strengthen controls, and improve profitability across the organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO and senior leaders to manage cash flow, forecasting and performance insights.

This hands-on leadership role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and a track record of delivering financial improvements in a multi-million-pound business.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Finance Director or senior financial leader.
• Experience in multi-million-pound businesses and profitability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function across multiple businesses with strong controls.
• Oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Manage company-wide P&Ls and departmental profitability.
• Own cash flow management, working capital and forecasting.
• Lead credit control, debtor management and debt recovery strategies.
• Strengthen financial systems, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive performance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

P&L management

Cost control

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting software

Excel

Job description

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire - Head Office

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Trade Mastermind Group

Trade Mastermind Group is a fast-growing UK business education and services organisation, supporting thousands of business owners to develop, grow and scale successful companies.

With over £25 million in annual sales and multiple businesses operating within our group, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Director to strengthen our financial operations and drive commercial performance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially astute, hands-on Finance Director to lead our finance function, strengthen financial controls and improve profitability across the organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, CFO and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of financial operations, including cash flow management, credit control, departmental profitability, management accounts and financial forecasting.

This is not a purely strategic finance position. We are looking for a proactive leader who is equally comfortable developing financial strategy, analysing performance and getting involved in day-to-day financial operations.

You will play a key role in building a disciplined, accountable and commercially focused finance function capable of supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function across multiple businesses, ensuring strong financial controls and operational efficiency.
• Oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Manage company-wide and departmental P&Ls, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Take ownership of cash flow management, working capital and financial forecasting.
• Lead credit control, debtor management and debt recovery strategies to improve cash collection.
• Strengthen financial systems, reconciliations, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Monitor commercial performance, providing financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure financial compliance, accurate reporting and effective management of financial risks.
• Work closely with department heads to establish financial accountability and improve business performance.

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially driven finance leader with strong technical expertise and a proven track record of improving financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Significant experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior Financial Controller.
• Proven experience managing finance operations within a multi-million-pound business.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, credit control, debtor recovery and cost control.
• Experience managing departmental P&Ls, budgets and financial forecasts.
• A successful track record of improving financial controls, processes and profitability.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence working directly with CEOs, CFOs and senior leadership teams.

Experience working across multiple businesses, complex revenue streams or high-volume financial operations would be particularly advantageous.

Why Join Trade Mastermind Group?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, rapidly growing organisation where you will have the autonomy and responsibility to make a measurable impact.

You will work directly with the CEO, CFO and senior leadership team, playing a central role in strengthening financial performance and supporting the continued expansion of the group.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £90,000-£115,000 per annum.
• Birthday off
• Private Pension after 3 months of service
• Performance-related bonus.
• Senior leadership responsibility and direct exposure to executive decision-making.
• Opportunity to lead and develop the finance function.
• Genuine autonomy to implement improvements and drive change.
• Professional development and career progression within a growing organisation.