Finance Director (perm) Location: Crewe Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead and transform our finance function. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong accountant with experience in large corporate environments, a proven track record of improving financial processes, and a passion for using technology to drive efficiency, insight, and control. You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. The Role As Finance Director, you will: * Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture * Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning * Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with UK accounting and regulatory standards * Drive improvements to financial processes, systems, and data quality * Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear, insightful commercial analysis * Lead or support ERP, finance system, and automation initiatives * Provide strategic input to support growth, efficiency, and value creation About You You will be: * A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) * Experienced in a large corporate or complex organisation *...