Finance Director

Marc Daniels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing services company in West London is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and shape strategy at the board level. The ideal candidate will have strategic insight paired with strong leadership skills, ensuring financial integrity while driving performance and supporting growth. A background in M&A and operational environments is preferred. This role demands excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to finance management.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Finance Director level within a service and/or operational environment.
• Strong track record in systems/process improvement and business partnering.
• Exposure to M&A (transaction support and integration) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring robust controls, reporting, and compliance.
• Act as a trusted partner to the MD and board, providing insight and challenge to support decision-making.
• Drive improvements in finance systems and processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational delivery

Financial controls

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a successful, privately owned services business experiencing rapid growth based in West London. With strong foundations and ambitious expansion plans, the business is seeking to appoint a Finance Director to lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in shaping strategy at board level. This is the number 1 finance role reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the board. It requires a candidate who can combine strategic insight with leadership and delivering strong financial controls. You will be both the guardian of financial integrity and a key commercial partner, driving performance and supporting future growth, including potential M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring robust controls, reporting, and compliance.
• Act as a trusted partner to the MD and board, providing insight and challenge to support decision-making.
• Drive improvements in finance systems and processes to create scalable, efficient platforms for growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Play a key role in evaluating and executing acquisitions, including due diligence and integration.
• Provide hands-on support across all areas of finance as required in a dynamic SME environment.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially astute finance leader with the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery.

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience operating at Finance Director level within a service and/or operational environment.
• Strong track record in systems/process improvement and business partnering.
• Exposure to M&A (transaction support and integration) is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves while operating at board level.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with credibility to challenge and support the leadership team.