Strategic Finance Director — Growth & Performance

Head4Talent; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Head4Talent is recruiting on behalf of a growing South Wales-based business seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership, drive profitability and shape the long-term growth plan.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will lead financial strategy, oversee governance and compliance, manage external auditors, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise pricing, contracts and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong IFRS accounting expertise.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strategic and proactive, comfortable challenging and influencing across the business.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the financial strategy to support sustainable, profitable growth and long-term value creation.
• Reviewing and renegotiating supply chain contracts to improve commercial terms, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Leading long‑term financial modelling and investment analysis to assess the viability and financial impact of transitioning to low‑carbon activities.
• Providing strategic oversight of the cost base, protecting profitability and ensuring resilience.
• Partnering with the executive team to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Reviewing and reshaping the annual commercial strategy to reflect market conditions and objectives.
• Ensuring robust corporate governance and statutory compliance, and managing external audits.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

Education

ACA ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Head4Talent is recruiting on behalf of a growing South Wales-based business seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership, drive profitability and shape the long-term growth plan.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will lead financial strategy, oversee governance and compliance, manage external auditors, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimise pricing, contracts and capital allocation.