Finance Director - 6 month contract

Jmf Associates; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group in SE London seeks a Finance Director for a 6-month contract leading to a permanent role. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and provide strategic insights to drive business performance. In this position, you will also lead a finance team and implement robust finance systems.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

One day a week working from home

Free on site parking

Excellent pension package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE.
• Proven track record in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive leadership qualities.
• Strong systems implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance systems and oversee financial reporting.
• Monitor budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide strategic support for business growth.
• Drive cost control and ROI management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI reporting

Cashflow management

Cost control

Strategic insight

Team leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Amazing opportunity to join a highly driven manufacturing group based in SE London. Reporting to the MD and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will take full responsibility for the financial integrity of the group. Supporting strategic decisions and driving business performance. This is a 6-month contract to go permanent. Duties will include:-

Responsibilities of the Finance Director Role:-

• Lead and develop finance systems
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• KPI reporting and monitoring
• Provide strategic and commercial insight to support growth
• Cashflow and statutory reporting
• Drive cost control, margins, and ROI
• Lead and develop the finance team

Requirements of the Finance Director Role:-

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Proven track record of working in a fast pace project driven environment
• Proactive leader
• Strong systems skills including implementation of an ERP system
• First rate Excel skills and FP&A

Benefits the Finance Director Role:-

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• One day a week working from home
• Free on site parking
• Excellent pension package