Strategic Finance Director: Growth & Governance

4C Executive Search; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Finance Director based in Belfast. This senior role involves full accountability for financial control and strategic insight, working closely with the divisional leadership team. The ideal candidate will have significant finance leadership experience and the ability to drive performance and support long-term planning. Excellent opportunity to contribute to an ambitious growth plan.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Extensive senior finance leadership experience in large organizations.
• Experience in partnering with Boards for financial insight.
• Strong risk management and mitigation skills.
• Commercial acumen to analyze costs and improve performance.
• Proven ability managing external relationships like banks and auditors.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial control, reporting, and governance.
• Provide strategic insight and drive performance.
• Partner with MD and divisional leadership for growth.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Significant senior finance leadership experience

Ability to partner with Boards

Proven risk management skills

Excellent commercial acumen

Experience managing external relationships

Success in modernising systems

Experience leading multi-site finance teams

Job description

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Finance Director based in Belfast. This senior role involves full accountability for financial control and strategic insight, working closely with the divisional leadership team. The ideal candidate will have significant finance leadership experience and the ability to drive performance and support long-term planning. Excellent opportunity to contribute to an ambitious growth plan.