Strategic Finance Lead — Pathway to Finance Director
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Job summary
Page Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a small listed group in Maidstone. Reporting to the CEO, the post leads the finance function across the Group, shaping strategy and delivering robust financial insight.
The role offers exposure to board-level reporting, progression towards Finance Director, and a clear pathway to senior leadership on a broad commercial finance agenda with a hands-on management style.
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Experience leading finance teams in SME/growth environments.
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders or Boards.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function across the Group and subsidiaries.
- Produce consolidated management accounts and Board reporting.
- Deliver commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning.
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to improve performance.
- Develop reporting frameworks, KPIs and profitability analysis.
- Manage the Group audit and statutory reporting process.
- Support growth initiatives, investment decisions and operational improvements.
- Lead and develop a small finance team.
- Attend Board meetings and contribute to strategy.
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Job description
Page Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a small listed group in Maidstone. Reporting to the CEO, the post leads the finance function across the Group, shaping strategy and delivering robust financial insight.
The role offers exposure to board-level reporting, progression towards Finance Director, and a clear pathway to senior leadership on a broad commercial finance agenda with a hands-on management style.
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