Finance Director

ACCA Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare for you and你的

Pension scheme (10% employer) + 10%员工

Bonus up to 40%

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Slough is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations for a global engineering business. You will shape strategic planning, manage budgets and reporting, and partner with senior leadership to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires a strong accounting and finance background, preferably with engineering experience, and professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Salary £135,000–£140,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance, with engineering background.
• Professional qualifications ACA/ACCACIMA.
• Extensive senior finance leadership experience in global organisations.
• Proven budgeting, planning and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and stability.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial goals with business strategy.
• Provide financial insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Drive financial strategy, investment governance and commercial decision-making; ensure pricing strategies and marketing effectiveness align with objectives.
• Review and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Engineering background

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership in global organisations

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

As a Finance Director in this global engineering business, you'll oversee financial operations to ensure the smooth running of the business in Slough. This role involves strategic planning, financial management, and working closely with key stakeholders to drive business success.

Client Details

A company in the engineering and industrial sector, located in Slough.

Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and stability.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy.
• Provide financial insights to senior management for decision-making purposes.
• Drive financial strategy, investment governance and commercial decision-making, ensuring that portfolio choices, innovation investments, pricing strategies and marketing effectiveness are aligned to business objectives and deliver sustainable financial outcomes
• Review and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.

A Successful Finance Director Should Have

• A strong background in accounting and finance and must come from an engineering background
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within global organisations.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Excellent business partnering skills and proven track record of partnering with cross function leads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Offer

• Salary range: £135,000 - £140,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus of up to 40%.
• Comprehensive healthcare for you and your family.
• Pension scheme with 10% employer and 10% employee contributions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.