Finance Director: Strategy & Growth Leader

Michael Page; Thame; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Finance Director for a growing international SME based in Thame. You will lead the finance function, shape commercial strategy and support next phase of business growth.

You will oversee management reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial controls, partner with the senior leadership team and influence strategic decisions at board level. ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred; manufacturing/tech/FMCG exposure valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience leading a finance function within an SME or growing business.
• Strong background in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing strategic guidance and hands-on financial leadership.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial controls.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and relationships with external advisers.
• Deliver commercial insight to support growth, profitability and investment decisions.
• Analyse business performance, customer profitability and key financial KPIs.
• Improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
• Support leadership with strategic planning and business decision-making.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Qualified accountant

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a hands-on Finance Director for a growing international SME based in Thame. You will lead the finance function, shape commercial strategy and support next phase of business growth.

You will oversee management reporting, budgeting, cash flow and financial controls, partner with the senior leadership team and influence strategic decisions at board level. ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred; manufacturing/tech/FMCG exposure valued.