Finance Director

Ellis James Partners Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Bank holidays

Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Maternity/paternity benefits

Sick pay

BUPA access

On-site gym Taunton

Development opportunities

Referral commission

Job summary

Ellis James Partners Ltd in Taunton seeks a Finance Director to join the leadership team and shape the future of the business. You will provide strategic insight on growth, investments, and operational performance, moving beyond pure numbers.

You will lead the finance function with governance, develop the finance team, and work with the CEO and executives to drive sustainable growth and robust financial foundations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior leadership level experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function with strong governance and controls.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on growth, investments and risk.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insight for decision-making.
• Develop and mentor the finance team as the business grows.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Finance Director

Taunton

The CEO no longer needs someone to simply report on the numbers. They need someone who can help shape the future of the business.

Our client is a well established Financial Services Practice that has reached an exciting stage in its growth journey, and finance is becoming increasingly central to the decisions that will define the next chapter.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to join the leadership team and play a key role in driving sustainable growth, improving commercial performance and ensuring the business has the financial foundations to continue evolving.

Working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you'll be more than a financial custodian. You'll be a strategic partner - providing insight, challenge and direction across key business decisions, from growth planning and investment opportunities through to operational performance and risk management.

You'll lead the finance function, ensuring strong governance and controls while helping the wider business understand and use financial information to make better decisions. As the organisation continues to grow, you'll also have the opportunity to develop the finance team and create a high-performing function that supports the ambitions of the business.

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with genuine commercial understanding. You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at senior leadership level and the confidence to influence stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll be someone who can translate financial data into meaningful insight, communicate clearly with senior leaders and bring a practical, collaborative approach to decision-making.

Why this firm?

This is a chance to join a successful organisation at an important point in its development, with the opportunity to make a visible impact at leadership level.

Alongside a competitive salary and generous annual bonus scheme, you'll benefit from:

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after two years' service
• Generous sick pay
• Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the on-site gym in Taunton
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Referral commission scheme