Finance Director

Location: Lancashire

Reporting to: Managing Director

Our client is seeking a commercially focused and strategic Finance Director to lead its finance function. This is a high-impact, executive-level role offering full ownership of financial strategy, performance, and governance. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving profitability, supporting business transformation, and enabling future growth.

To be successful you will have led a finance transformation within a fast-paced business, maximising value for shareholders. Prior experience of driving international growth would also be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver the financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including structural and process improvements
• Provide insight, analysis, and challenge to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability

Commercial Finance

• Lead pricing, margin optimisation, and profitability analysis
• Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue and reduce costs
• Present financial performance and insights to senior leadership and board stakeholders

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Ensure timely and accurate production of financial reports

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive systems and process improvements across the finance function

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a number 1 in finance role
• Strong track record of leading finance transformation initiatives
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience operating in complex, fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and influential leader
• Adaptable and resilient

What's on Offer

• True #1 finance role with full ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy within an established and evolving business
• High-impact position during a period of transformation
• Visible leadership role with board-level exposure
• Collaborative and ambitious working culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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