This is a broad and influential role requiring strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to operate across multiple business areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the finance and international trade functions.
* Own and deliver key business KPIs and financial performance targets.
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
* Manage cashflow and ensure the ongoing financial health of the business.
* Ensure budgets are achieved, with clear reporting on variances and actions.
* Develop and implement financial strategies to drive growth, profitability, and cost control.
* Maximise financial reserves and business efficiency.
* Oversee all financial operations, including:
* Budgeting/forecasting/financial reporting
* Ensure full compliance with UK legal and statutory requirements, including Companies House obligations & act as comp Secretary.
* Present financial insights and reports at board level
* Communicate financial strategy across the organisation to drive understanding and alignment.
* Manage a varied workload across multiple business areas, understanding complex operational dynamics.
Experience & Knowledge
Proven experience as a Finance Director, Finance Lead, or similar senior role
Strong track record of reporting at board level
Experience managing company legal and regulatory requirements.
Proven success in delivering to budget and exceeding financial targets.
In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations and Companies House requirements
Understanding of internal business operations and external support organisations
Working knowledge of HR regulations and experience working alongside HR support
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
Skills & Attributes
Driven, ambitious, and passionate.
Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness
Confident in challenging and influencing at senior level.
Strong leadership and decision-making capability
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with strong prioritisation ability
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems.
Tactful, diplomatic, and professional
Dependable and reliable
Flexible approach to working.
Full driving licence and access to own transport
Our partner has excellent company benefits including.
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Pension scheme – 6% employer contribution (2% employee)
* Death in service benefit (3x salary)
* Private healthcare scheme (employee contribution required)
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional birthday leave (after 1 year of service)
* Additional time off over the Christmas period (subject to entitlement)
* Personal growth and development plan
A complete and thorough job spec is available on request and during shortlisting stage
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year