Finance Director

Looking for an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a growing UK business while partnering directly with its leadership team? My client has an exciting Finance Director opportunity!

Location: Manchester, North West

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time

About Us:

My client is a well-established, group-owned business with annual revenues in excess of £150 million. Operating within a project-based environment, the business delivers services across multiple sectors and is supported by a wider group structure. The UK operation is entering an exciting phase of growth and development, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join the senior management team and contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation.

Finance Director – The Role:

Reporting to both the UK CEO and Group Finance leadership, the Finance Director will lead all financial activities across the UK business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic financial guidance, support commercial decision-making, and ensure the delivery of accurate financial reporting. The role combines strategic influence with operational leadership, requiring a proactive individual who can drive performance, improve processes, and support long-term business growth.

Finance Director – Key Responsibilities:

Lead all financial activities for the UK business

Partner with the UK CEO to support strategic planning and business performance

Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning processes

Deliver accurate and timely reporting to Group Finance and senior stakeholders

Provide financial analysis to support project performance and commercial decision-making

Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance standards are maintained

Lead, develop and mentor the finance team

Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, processes and reporting

Finance Director – You:

Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Proven experience in a Finance Director or senior finance leadership position

Experience operating within a group structure and managing group reporting requirements

Strong background within a project-based, contract-led, engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or similar environment

Commercially focused with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Experience partnering with CEOs and executive leadership teams

Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation
• Significant exposure to both UK and Group leadership teams
• Strategic leadership role with genuine influence on business performance
• Opportunity to shape and deliver long-term growth initiatives
• Professional and collaborative working environment
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