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Finance Director
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Anja Davison
Talent Finance have been requested to support in the search for an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join a growing, fast-paced business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a dedicated team and playing a key part in shaping the company’s future strategy.
The Role
You will provide clear financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team, ensuring robust financial control, insightful analysis, and strong commercial input to support business growth. Key responsibilities include:
- Driving financial strategy to optimise company performance and strengthen strategic positioning.
- Full ownership of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Delivering commercial analysis and financial modelling to support pricing, investment, and contract decisions.
- Supporting strategic initiatives including acquisitions, capital projects, and expansion opportunities.
- Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team.
- Building strong relationships with external advisors, stakeholders, and customers.
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong commercial finance experience, ideally within a Product based manufacturing/engineering business, FMCG, or a distribution-led sectors.
- Either:
- A proven Finance Director in a smaller business (c.£40m turnover or below), now ready to step up into a larger, more complex environment; or
- A senior finance leader within a larger organisation, looking for a role with greater influence, autonomy, and visibility at Board level.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with excellent analytical and modelling skills.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to develop and inspire a finance team.
- High IT proficiency including Excel and ERP/CRM systems.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary + benefits + bonus
- A visible, hands-on role with direct influence at Board level
- The opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, ambitious business
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Finance Director with strong commercial experience to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving environment.
Talent Finance are committed to promoting Eqaulity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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