Director Finance jobs in United Kingdom

Group Finance Director | Oxford | £80,000 - £120,000 plus car, attractive bonus scheme / MIP | Private Equity Backed Specialist Distributor

The Finance Director will take ownership of the entire finance agenda, bringing the function in-house, building capability, and providing commercial insight that supports strategic decision‑making across the business. Reporting to the MD and Board, you will be a key partner in defining and delivering the next stage of growth.

Our client is a well‑established specialist distributor serving manufacturing and trade sectors across England. Backed by new private equity investment, the business is entering a phase of professionalisation and growth, creating a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader to help shape its future.

• Shape long‑term strategy as part of the senior leadership team
• Develop the financial plan, annual budgets, and KPIs that underpin commercial and operational targets
• Partner with the MD on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, geographic expansion and product diversification
• Provide commercial insight around pricing, margin enhancement, depot performance and customer profitability
• Act as the financial lead in supplier negotiations and wider commercial conversations

• Bring all outsourced accounting and finance activities in‑house, establishing a high‑performing finance team
• Oversee financial reporting, control and compliance
• Upgrade systems and processes, including ERP and reporting tools, to improve visibility across depots
• Produce timely, accurate management information, dashboards and board packs

• Work with commercial and operational leaders to drive revenue growth, improve depot performance and optimise stock and debtor management
• Support pricing strategy, rebate structures and margin management
• Provide financial leadership to the e‑commerce and online business units

• Maintain disciplined cash flow and working capital oversight
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders and insurers
• Support strategic decision‑making around investment and capital allocation

• Build, mentor and develop a best‑in‑class finance team
• Support the MD in developing a cohesive, high‑performance leadership culture
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement and commercial curiosity

• Proven senior finance leadership experience within an SME environment
• Track record of building and developing finance teams
• A commercial, hands‑on leader with experience beyond pure finance
• Comfortable building structure, process and capability from the ground up
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Attention to detail - a natural eye for accuracy and excellence
• Commercial judgement - someone who anticipates issues, challenges assumptions and looks around corners
• Collaboration - a team‑first mindset, clear communicator, and someone who contributes across the whole business

• £80,000 - £120,000 plus attractive bonus scheme / MIP, Company car allowance, and benefits
• Performance‑linked bonus
• Generous management incentive plan with equity participation
• Clear development pathway with potential to grow beyond the Finance Director remit