Finance Director – UK Operations
📍 Location: Devon | 🕒 Full-time
Are you a strategic finance leader with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and influencing senior leadership decisions?
We are working exclusively with our global client to recruit a dynamic and commercially focused Finance Director. This is a rare opportunity to join the UK Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and strategic direction of the organisation.
🔍 About the Role As Finance Director, you’ll operate as a Statutory Director and Company Data Protection Officer (DPO), overseeing all aspects of financial control and ensuring full compliance with Group standards, UK legislation (GAAP, SOX/JSOX), and internal controls. You will lead the Finance team and collaborate closely with UK General Managers and the EMEA CFO to provide financial insight, strategic support, and operational leadership.
💼 Key Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across UK operations
Direct the Finance function, covering management accounts, payroll, treasury, AP/AR, and credit control
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on performance, risks, and opportunities
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, audits, HMRC obligations, and internal control frameworks (SOX/JSOX)
Oversee cost control, CAPEX, margin analysis, and efficiency improvements in manufacturing
Own financial systems and tools (HFM, GMA, ERP-LN, iOLAP), ensuring they support business objectives
Lead compliance for Data Protection, Bribery Act, and other corporate governance duties
Manage recruitment, development, and performance processes for the Finance team
Promote company values, health & safety, and continuous improvement across the department ✅ What We’re Looking For
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Extensive experience in senior finance roles within a complex, multi-functional business
Strong understanding of UK GAAP, statutory reporting, and audit requirements
Expert knowledge of ERP systems and analytical/reporting tools (e.g., Excel, iOLAP)
Proven leadership and people management skills with a track record of team development
Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and operational understanding
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities
Familiarity with the Companies Act 2006 and responsibilities of a Statutory Director 🌟 What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
A key leadership role in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and CPD
Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
The chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving environment Apply now to shape the future of our finance function and help drive strategic success across the UK business