Finance Director

Michael Page; Thame; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Finance Director for a growing international SME based in Thame. You will lead the finance function, shape commercial strategy and support next phase of business growth.

You will oversee management reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial controls, partner with the senior leadership team and influence strategic decisions at board level. ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred; manufacturing/tech/FMCG exposure valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience leading a finance function within an SME or growing business.
• Strong background in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing strategic guidance and hands-on financial leadership.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial controls.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and relationships with external advisers.
• Deliver commercial insight to support growth, profitability and investment decisions.
• Analyse business performance, customer profitability and key financial KPIs.
• Improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
• Support leadership with strategic planning and business decision-making.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A hands-on Finance Director opportunity with a growing international SME based in Thame, offering the chance to lead the finance function, shape commercial strategy, and support the next phase of business growth.

Client Details

Our client is an innovative and expanding business within a niche market, hugely successful across the UK and international markets. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation in its sector, the business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Director to partner with the senior leadership team and drive performance.

Description

The Finance Director will:

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing both strategic guidance and hands‑on financial leadership.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial controls.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and relationships with external advisers.
• Deliver commercial insight to support growth, profitability and investment decisions.
• Analyse business performance, customer profitability and key financial KPIs.
• Improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
• Support leadership with strategic planning and business decision‑making.

A more detailed job description will be shared with you if your application is successful.

Profile

The successful Finance Director should have:

• Proven experience leading a finance function within anSME or growing business.
• Strong background in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insight.
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital and external stakeholders.
• Strong systems and Excel skills, with experience of accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred.
• Experience within manufacturing, technology, engineering or FMCG businesses would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing international business.
• Significant influence at board level and exposure to strategic decision‑making.
• Supportive, entrepreneurial and growth-focused culture.
• Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to expand

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