Finance Director - Cfo Designate

Page Personnel; East Langton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Finance Director - CFO Designate in Leicestershire, England. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in the Midlands and the rest from home, within a fast‑growing consumer finance business.

You will develop financial strategies, oversee budgeting and forecasting, provide strategic insights to leadership, and manage risk while leading the finance team.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong leadership in accounting and finance within consumer finance or unsecured lending.
• Solid knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with objectives.
• Oversee planning, budgeting and forecasting for accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership for growth.
• Manage financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering excellence.
• Prepare and present reports to key stakeholders with clarity.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and improve performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to support operations.
• Engage with Group on funding strategies and banking relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join a high growth financial services business
• Hybrid role, 3 days a week in the Midlands and the rest from home

About Our Client

A fast‑growing, customer-focused consumer finance business that plays a critical role in helping everyday people manage essential costs with confidence and flexibility. Specialising in consumer finance solutions, the company partners with businesses to enable customers to spread payments in a simple, transparent, and responsible way.

Job Description

On a day to day basis the Finance Director, CFO Designate will be responsible for;

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business growth.
• Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Prepare and present financial reports to key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and decision-making processes.
• Working with Group on funding strategies, developing banking relationships and a very high volume of transactions while ensuring adequate capital and liquidity

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director - CFO Designate should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Extensive leadership experience in accounting and finance within a consumer finance or unsecured lending business.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive business success.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Experience in managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £150,000 to £180,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• Opportunity to work in a mid‑sized organisation with a strong reputation in the consumer finance business.
• Chance to lead and shape the financial strategy of the company.
• Flexible working with 3 days in the office in the Midlands and the rest from home.

Finance Director - CFO Designate • Leicestershire, England