Finance Director – Dorset (Onsite)
A rapidly growing,
product-led distribution and FMCG group
has partnered with
Talent Finance
to appoint an experienced and commercially astute
Finance Director
to help shape its future.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a visible, high-impact role taking full ownership of the finance function, leading a dedicated team, and playing a pivotal part in defining and delivering the company's strategy.
The Role
You will provide financial leadership to the Board and senior team, ensuring robust financial control, insightful analysis, and strong commercial input to drive profitable growth.
Key responsibilities include:
* Driving financial strategy to optimise company performance and strategic positioning
* Full ownership of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
* Delivering commercial analysis and financial modelling to support pricing, investment and contracts
* Supporting strategic initiatives including acquisitions, capital projects and expansion opportunities
* Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
* Building strong relationships with external advisors, stakeholders and customers
About You
We're looking for a finance leader who is:
* Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
* Commercially strong, with experience in
product-led, manufacturing/engineering, FMCG or distribution environments
* A natural leader – strategic, creative, hands-on and able to inspire by example
* Positive, engaging and energetic, with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level
This role suits either:
* A proven Finance Director in a smaller business (c.£40m turnover or below) ready to step up into a larger, more complex environment,
or
* A senior finance leader in a bigger organisation seeking greater influence, autonomy and visibility at Board level.
* Technical strength in accounting, advanced financial modelling, and ERP/CRM systems will be essential.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary (£85–90k) + bonus + benefits
* A hands-on, influential role with direct impact at Board level
* The opportunity to shape the future of a fast-moving, ambitious group
This is a
fully onsite role based in Dorset
– a fantastic opportunity for a driven Head of Finance ready to step up, or a Finance Director from a smaller business looking to take on more complexity and impact.
Talent Finance are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.