Finance Director

Posted 34 minutes 39 seconds ago by Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Oxfordshire, Abingdon, United Kingdom, OX136
Job Description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a leading international organisation operating across multiple European markets.Reporting directly to the Divisional CEO, with a close connection to Group Finance, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the financial strategy of a sizeable and complex business.

This is a highly visible leadership position, combining strategic influence with operational delivery across multiple regions. You'll lead a finance function of approximately 25 people through a team of 4-5 direct reports, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance, support growth initiatives and help steer the business through its next phase of development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a complex matrix environment.
  • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to influence business strategy and decision-making.
  • Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management processes.
  • Provide commercial challenge and insight to improve profitability, project performance and operational efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
  • Support investment decisions, growth opportunities and wider strategic projects.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating financial information into clear business actions.
About You
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Finance leadership experience within a professional services, consultancy, engineering, construction, housebuilding or wider built environment business.
  • Experience leading sizeable finance teams within a matrix structure.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Experience operating across multiple business units, regions or countries.
Highly desirable:
  • International or multi-region leadership experience.
  • Exposure to European operations.
  • Track record of supporting growth, business transformation and organisational change.