Finance Director

Finance Director

Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £90,000-£100,000

Company wide bonus

Description

A long-established and growing business within the construction and industrial products sector is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to join their close-knit, supportive team based in Doncaster.

As Finance Director you will lead the finance function. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on operational responsibility, ensuring robust financial management, regulatory compliance, and insightful decision support to drive business performance.

The successful candidate will act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to long term strategy while maintaining ownership of day to day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and execute the company's financial strategy
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, growth initiatives, and investment opportunities
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Drive business performance through KPI development, monitoring, and reporting
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and strategic transactions (e.g., M&A, restructuring)

Financial Management & Control

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Manage audit processes and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure tax efficiency and compliance across all jurisdictions
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency fluctuations, interest rate exposure, and credit risk.

Operational & Hands On Responsibilities

• Take a hands on role in the preparation and review of financial statements and management accounts
• Improve and streamline financial systems, processes, and reporting tools
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control initiatives
• Support operational teams with financial guidance and analysis
• Troubleshoot financial issues and provide practical solutions in a fast paced environment

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
• Build a high-performance culture within the finance function
• Ensure appropriate structure, resources, and succession planning

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role (Finance Director level)
• Experience in family owned SMEs in a relevant industry sector will be a distinct advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level
• Proven track record of both strategic planning and hands on financial management
• Experience in scaling businesses, transformation, or change environments is advantageous
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong systems knowledge (ERP systems, financial modelling, advanced Excel)

Benefits

• Hours - Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
• Work from home x2 days per week
• Salary: £90,000-£100,000
• Company wide bonus scheme
• Pension Contribution
• 28 days holiday
• Birthday off
• Team celebrations, lunches, Street food stalls, early finish etc
• Employee of the month
• Supportive, caring culture