Strategic Finance Director for Construction — Growth Leader

PDA Search & Selection; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car/allowance

Benefits

Job summary

PDA Search & Selection partners with a private equity-backed business in West Yorkshire to appoint a commercially oriented Finance Director. You will lead the finance function, drive budgeting, reporting and strategic growth, and partner with the CFO and executive team.

You will bring significant senior finance leadership within contract-based environments, with strong long-term contract accounting and consolidation experience. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, 5+ PQE.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience in contract-based environments.
• Experience with long-term contract accounting and group consolidation.
• Proven track record in P&L, balance sheet, budgeting and cashflow management.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams, boards and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own group financial reporting, MI, consolidation and performance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital optimisation.
• Provide financial insight to CFO, SLT, board and investors; strengthen controls and governance.
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability, margins and cash conversion.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support strategic initiatives, due diligence and growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, banks and advisers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Contract accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Group consolidation software

Job description

PDA Search & Selection partners with a private equity-backed business in West Yorkshire to appoint a commercially oriented Finance Director. You will lead the finance function, drive budgeting, reporting and strategic growth, and partner with the CFO and executive team.

You will bring significant senior finance leadership within contract-based environments, with strong long-term contract accounting and consolidation experience. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, 5+ PQE.