Finance Director

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Director, to lead all accounting activity for their business, and provide hands-on support to the Directors and finance team.

About the Role:

As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the financial operations of a successful SME. You'll be reporting directly into the MD and become a core member of the senior leadership team. This is a hands-on, strategic role within the company, offering scope to shape processes and bring financial clarity and control to business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Ensure statutory compliance with VAT, PAYE, and year-end reporting

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Insight

• Act as a commercial partner to the MD and wider leadership team
• Provide insights on revenues, margins, cost efficiencies, and cash flow management
• Guide commercial decisions through scenario planning and robust analysis

Team & Systems Oversight

• Manage a small finance team
• Oversee accounting systems, payroll, invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments
• Drive improvements and upgrades to financial systems and controls

Governance & Risk

• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Manage relationships with external accountants, insurers, and banking partners
• Prepare for audits and ensure financial governance standards are met

Person Specification

Required:

• At least part-qualified or qualified ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Proven hands-on finance experience, ideally within an SME environment
• Practical understanding of accounting systems such as Xero / Sage (or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence and communicate effectively to non-finance colleagues

If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response. For more information, please contact Stuart Moore in the first instance.