Finance Director

Eden Scott; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth owner-managed business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Director to take ownership of all financial matters. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with experience in construction or related sectors, capable of leading finance operations and providing strategic insights. Responsibilities include forecasting, financial reporting, and team leadership. This role is vital for driving improved financial performance within the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in SME or mid-market company.
• Experience as Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance.
• Skilled in financial reporting, analysis, and writing detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Forecast costs and income, set budgets, track performance.
• Provide insights to support strategic decisions and cost control.
• Lead finance operations: AP/AR, payroll, audit, tax, and compliance.
• Manage and optimise accounting system, perform analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are working in partnership with a high‑growth, owner‑managed business who are looking for someone to take ownership of all financial and accounting matters within the business. With an income level of £30M+ we are looking for someone with experience gained in an SME scale business. Ideally you would have a background in Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering or other related sectors.

In this role you will own Finance Operations, Payroll, Management Accounting, Annual Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Analysis and Finance Business Partnering. We are looking for an all‑rounder who will deliver this via a team of direct reports.

Your role will include:

• Forecast costs and income over a 3‑year horizon, set budgets, and track performance. You will analyse profitability at both company and contract level, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions and cost control, your role is to support the other Directors with information to support better cost performance and revenue growth opportunities.
• You will be a visible presence across the business, leading a finance team, collaborating with leadership and supporting the project teams.
• Lead finance operations: AP/AR, payroll, statutory returns, audit, tax, and VAT. You will ensure compliance with regulations and look after money coming in and out of the business.
• Manage and optimise the accounting system, use Excel to a high‑level and perform analysis, write detailed reports and ensure this is presented in a manner that supports decision making.

Your background and experience:

• You will be a Qualified Accountant with experience gained in an SME scale or mid‑market company as a finance leader.
• Proven experience as Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance, your job title doesn't matter but you will have held a senior role with responsibility.
• You will be skilled in financial reporting, analysing information and writing detailed reports with insight and analysis. You will actively partner with the business to improve financial performance.
• Experience gained in construction or civil engineering is preferred but experience gained in related companies would be ideal, you will have strong analytical and forecasting skills with commercial acumen.
• You will take a hands‑on approach with ability to dive into detail while maintaining strategic oversight.

To find out more about this opportunity please apply today with your CV and contact details, our experienced consultant will ring you for a confidential discussion.

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and operates as an employer for the delivery of temporary and interim solutions.