Finance Director
Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by FD Recruit
Role: Finance Director
Location: Kettering (Hybrid)
Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 Benefits
Our client, a growing mechanical and electrical contractor, is seeking to appoint their first Financial Director. With turnover approaching £30m and strong momentum behind the business, this is a pivotal moment to strengthen the finance function and bring financial leadership in-house.
The Role
Reporting directly to the business owners, you will take full ownership of the finance function from day-to-day controls through to board-level strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project Financial Control - Implement robust systems for job costing and WIP tracking
- Cash flow management
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives
- Oversee Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance
- Review sales pipelines, tender margins, and subcontractor credit limits to proactively mitigate risk.
- Lead relationships with auditors and other key external partners.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of five
What We Are Looking For
- Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA).
- A thorough understanding of construction finance (CIS, WIP, etc.).
- Previous experience at Finance Director level
- Experience of Sage would be an advantage
If you are a proactive and experienced commercial Finance Director with a strong background in the construction or M&E sector and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.