Finance Director: Growth, Strategy & Profitability

PDA Search & Selection; Elland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

PDA Search & Selection is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director for a private equity-backed group in West Yorkshire. You will lead a growing finance function, strengthening performance and driving strategic development across the business.

The role reports to the CFO and demands a proactive, hands-on leader with strong technical and commercial acumen who can challenge and influence operational leaders. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ post-qualification years required.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience in contract-based environments.
• Experience with long-term contract accounting and group consolidation is essential.
• Proven responsibility for P&L, balance sheet, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams, boards and private equity investors.
• Track record of improving financial performance, strengthening controls and supporting profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own group financial reporting, MI, consolidation and performance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital optimisation.
• Provide financial insight and commercial support to CFO, SLT, board and investors.
• Strengthen controls, governance, reporting processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability, margins and cash conversion.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and growth opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.

Skills

P&L management

Cashflow management

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

PDA Search & Selection is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director for a private equity-backed group in West Yorkshire. You will lead a growing finance function, strengthening performance and driving strategic development across the business.

The role reports to the CFO and demands a proactive, hands-on leader with strong technical and commercial acumen who can challenge and influence operational leaders. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ post-qualification years required.