Financial Director

Eton Bridge Partners Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a UK&I Finance Director for a significant role in a FTSE 250 business in the North/North East. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial management and transformation. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in senior finance roles, strong commercial acumen, and a track record in finance transformation. This hybrid position offers opportunities for growth and leadership within the company.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
• Proven track record leading finance in complex, multi-site or international businesses.
• Experience delivering finance transformation using automation and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK&I financial management, including P&L ownership.
• Drive financial planning and budgeting processes aligned to strategy.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for performance optimisation.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Financial management

Leadership and team development

M&A activity experience

Effective communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Eton Bridge Partners have been retained on a confidential search to appoint a UK&I Finance Director for a FTSE 250 business based in the North/North East.

This role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and sitting on the UK&I Leadership Team, will provide critical financial leadership across the UK and Ireland business, ensuring robust strategic planning, operational performance, and financial transformation at scale.

The position is a key hire to support the company’s ambitious growth agenda, requiring both strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of transformation delivery.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead all aspects of UK&I financial management, including P&L ownership, balance sheet oversight, and cash flow management.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned to the group’s 3-year strategy.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights, supporting performance optimisation and investment discipline.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management across the UK&I operations.
• Provide strategic finance support to the CEO and COO, influencing commercial decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of 6 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Play a key role in M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-deal performance tracking.
• Partner with IT, ESG, and Internal Audit teams to align finance initiatives with wider corporate objectives.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in senior finance roles.
• A proven track record leading finance in FTSE, complex, multi-site or international businesses.
• Experience delivering finance transformation, including automation, digital tools, and AI-enabled reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience supporting strategic growth, margin management, and working capital improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, raising performance standards.
• Confident and credible communicator with experience engaging boards, investors, and senior operational leadership.
• Location: North/North East (hybrid)

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.