Finance Director - Multi-Site, PE-Backed (Car Allowance & Bonus)

Sowena Group

High Peak

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Sowena Group in the Peak District is seeking a Finance Director to lead the day-to-day finance function across multiple sites, reporting to the CFO and guiding a 10+ team. You’ll own group reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and drive financial discipline.

This role demands a hands-on leader with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, strong commercial instinct, and proven ability to partner with senior directors to support strategic growth, efficiency, and investor reporting.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
Experience as Head of Finance/Financial Controller or Finance Director.
Strong commercial instincts and business partnering mindset.
Experience in a multi-site, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead group reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management for the multi-site group.
Oversee audit, tax, statutory accounts and consolidation processes.
Drive procurement, supplier negotiations and group-wide cost efficiency initiatives.
Oversee payroll for 850+ employees.
Lead commercial analysis, pricing and business partnering activities.
Drive finance transformation, automation and digitalisation projects.
Support refinancing activities and investor reporting.