Finance Director

Looking for a role where you can shape the future, not just report on the past? Here's your chance to step into a Finance Director position with a broad focus, where you will lead the finance function for the largest division of a specialist distribution business. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll be the right hand to the Managing Director, drive commercial decisions, and play a pivotal part in the Senior Leadership Team. There are likely opportunities for progression, as you will act as the deputy to the Group CFO and therefore have access to leadership within the wider organisation. Expect exposure to private equity, the chance to be involved in influencing strategy. You'll be in the thick of it, working on site with a diverse team, and making a visible difference every day.Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for:

• Acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, challenging and shaping business decisions to drive growth and operational excellence
• This includes leading the financial evaluation of commercial decisions, including pricing, contract profitability, and investment proposals
• Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting, as well as, driving the delivery of monthly management information
• Driving improvements in cash conversion, working capital, and supply chain management
• Tracking and reporting capital expenditure whilst maintaining oversight of the fixed asset register
• Ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and leading external audit activities
• Championing finance transformation, systems optimisation (Sage 200 or similar), and automation of reporting
• Leading, developing, and mentoring a small finance team, developing commercial awareness and high performance
• Building strong relationships with other senior finance staff across the group, auditors, banks, and commercial partners
• Deputising for the CFO, including treasury operations, FX exposure, and group-level responsibilities

What you will need:

• You will be ACA, ACCA, or potentially CIMA qualified, with a likely minimum of 3-5 years' post-qualification experience gained in industry
• Previous experience in a similar role - Finance Director, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within a tangible asset based, commercial organisation
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills, with the presence to influence at SLT level
• Proven track record in cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and building relationships with banks
• Hands-on approach - comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting a diverse, junior team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proactive, personable, and driven - you don't sit and wait, you make things happen
• Ambition and vision to potentially progress to CFO level in the future

What you will get:

• Salary up to £100,000 - £110,000 plus Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday, pension and range of other benefits after probation
• Free parking on site

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.