Finance Manager (CFO Designate)

PrinceWood Renewable Energy & Data Centre Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PrinceWood Renewable Energy & Data Centre Recruitment seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead commercial financial strategy for a data centre manufacturing/solutions business in the East Midlands. You will own the P&L, drive revenue, margins and cost control while partnering with the CEO and senior leaders to shape strategic decisions.

The role requires a finance leader capable of delivering planning, BI insights and robust financial governance to support rapid growth and the next phase of

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience in a commercial, growth-focused environment.
• Track record of driving profitability through P&L ownership and cost control.
• Strong business partnering, strategic planning, and BI insights to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of the P&L, revenue, margins and profitability.
• Provide strategic financial insights to CEO and leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, dashboards and KPI reporting to enable informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Finance

P&L Management

Cost Control

Business Partnering

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Excel Advanced

ERP systems

Job description

Our Client is part of a Global organisation that has been trading in excess of 100 years. The Business we are recruiting for operates in the fastest growing Construction Sector across the Globe - Data Centres. In more detail, our Client manufacturers and sells "critical cooling" solutions to Data Centres which is a vital element of the build process for a Data Centre.

With an Executive team based in the UK, they now need to identify a Finance Manager to join their team which will very likely lead to CFO status very quickly.

Due to both a very successful 2026, and the forecasted growth for the both the Industry and our Clients own pipeline, we now need to speak to ambitious Finance Leaders in the East Midlands region who have a keen eye on being 'on the top table' in the very near future.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused finance leader to take the organisation forward, building on the progress already made while enhancing financial strategy, planning and business intelligence to support our continued development.

This position goes well beyond traditional financial reporting. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, CSO, and wider Senior Leadership Team, using your financial expertise to provide insight, constructive challenge and strategic guidance. You will play an important role in shaping business decisions, improving performance and ensuring the company is well-positioned for its next phase of sustainable and predicted growth.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who can take full commercial ownership of the P&L, with responsibility for driving revenue, margin, cost control and overall profitability.