Finance Director

Grafton Banks Finance Limited; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

Grafton Banks Finance Limited in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function across the UK and internationally. The role partners with the CEO and SLT to drive strategy, governance and robust financial control.

Based at Worthing with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis, while mentoring the finance team. A qualified accountant is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with recognised professional designation.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong commercial and strategic capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Desirable multi-site and SME business experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and long-term planning.
• Partner with CEO and leadership on commercial decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Monitor profitability, cash flow and performance.
• Evaluate investments and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models and business cases.
• Ensure statutory, tax and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Drive improvements across systems and reporting.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA資格

Senior finance leadership

Commercial & strategic mindset

Team leadership & development

Stakeholder influence & partnership

Multi-site/ SME experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA Accredited Accountant

Job description

Finance Director

£90,0000 - 95,000 + benefits

Worthing, West Sussex - 4 days in office, 1-day wfh

Grafton Banks Finance is exclusively supporting a well-established, multi-site service business in the recruitment of a new Finance Director. Operating across the UK and internationally, the business has an established market presence, a diverse stakeholder base and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Reporting to the CEO and forming part of the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the finance function. This is a broad leadership role combining strategic finance, commercial partnering, governance and team leadership. You will play a key role in supporting business performance, evaluating growth opportunities and ensuring robust financial control across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial strategy and support long-term business planning.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on commercial and strategic decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Monitor business performance, profitability and cash flow.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models, business cases and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage external relationships including auditors, banks and advisers.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting and processes.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong commercial and strategic capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Multi-site and SME business experience would be desirable.

This role is based at our clients Worthing offices with 1 day per week working from home. Salary is up to £95,000 + 10% bonus and benefits package.