Finance Director - Industrial Solutions

Astute People; West Horndon; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions firm is seeking a Finance Director to drive profitable growth and support major projects in the South East of England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or utilities, proven leadership experience, and the ability to provide strategic financial advice. Responsibilities include managing finance functions, partnering with operational teams, and optimizing processes for efficiency. A competitive salary of up to £80,000 is offered, along with flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Use of company van

Full benefits available

Qualifications

• Strong experience in engineering, utilities, or power generation.
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance functions: budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Provide strategic advice to enable profitable growth.
• Partner with teams to ensure financial rigour across all operations.

Skills

Project finance

Contract management

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification

Business or Finance degree

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.

We are looking for a Finance Director to drive profitable growth and support major projects across the South East of England.

If you are an experienced Finance Professional with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:
• Lead all finance functions: budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, cash flow, audit, and financial compliance.
• Provide board-level strategic advice to enable sustainable, profitable growth across Mechanical & Electrical operations, projects, workshops, and 24/7 breakdown services.
• Partner with operations, projects, commercial and engineering teams to ensure financial rigour across project bids, contracts, cost control and performance management.
• Ensure robust risk management, systems, and internal controls; optimize processes for improved efficiency and transparency.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team; foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company's values of reliability, professionalism, and doing things the right way.

Professional qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong experience in engineering, utilities, power generation or similar heavy industries.
• Ideally qualified with a relevant Business or Finance degree

Personal skills

• The Finance Director position would suit someone who has:
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader - ideally having held a Finance Director role in a project-led or 24/7 operational environment.
• Excellent commercial awareness: project finance, contract management, cost estimation, project margin improvement.
• Strong systems mindset; comfortable with financial systems, ERP, and data analysis to inform decision making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence across all levels, from shop-floor engineers to the Board.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Use of company van as and when required
• Full benefits available
• INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful