Divisional Finance Director Essex | Multi-site role with South East travel | Up to £100,000 + benefits
OVERVIEW AtkinsClarke are supporting a growing multi-site organisation with the appointment of a
Divisional Finance Director
to provide strategic and commercial leadership across a key operational division.
This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering closely with both the Managing Director and Divisional Operations Director to drive performance, support growth initiatives and lead financial decision-making across the division.
The successful candidate will oversee one core business unit of c.£15m turnover alongside indirect responsibility for several additional entities across the wider division. With growth expected both organically and through acquisition, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future direction and performance of the business.
COMPANY Our client is a PE-backed, established and growing business operating across multiple sites within a service‑led environment. With a broad customer base, ambitious leadership team and ongoing investment across the group, the organisation continues to evolve its structure and operational capability to support future growth.
The business has developed a more commercially focused finance structure, positioning finance leaders closer to operational teams to improve decision‑making, accountability and overall business performance.
This role forms part of that evolution and represents a key strategic appointment within the wider group.
OPPORTUNITY As
Divisional Finance Director, you will act as the lead finance partner for the division, supporting operational and strategic decision‑making while helping to drive profitable growth and performance improvements.
The role will have broad responsibility across commercial finance, operational performance, leadership and strategic planning.
Key responsibilities include:
Partnering closely with the Managing Director and Divisional Operations Director
Driving commercial performance across the division
Supporting both organic growth initiatives and acquisition activity
Leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes
Providing financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders
Supporting performance improvement initiatives across multiple sites
Leading and developing a small team of Financial Controllers/business partners
Reviewing financial performance, KPIs and operational reporting
Supporting investment decisions, business cases and growth projects
Ensuring strong financial governance and reporting standards across the division
Acting as a strategic leader within the wider senior management team
This role offers significant exposure across the business and will suit someone who enjoys operating close to operations, influencing decision‑making and driving change within a growing organisation.
PERSON We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who combines strong business partnering capability with strategic thinking and operational awareness.
You will ideally bring:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Previous experience operating within a senior commercial finance or divisional finance leadership role
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capability
Experience supporting operational leaders within a multi‑site environment
The ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level
Experience leading and developing finance teams
A commercially minded and growth‑oriented approach
Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
Experience supporting acquisitive or evolving organisations would be highly advantageous.
OFFER This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organisation in a key strategic finance leadership role with genuine influence across operational and commercial performance.
Salary up to £100,000
Multi‑site and highly visible leadership role
Exposure to strategic growth and acquisition activity
Opportunity to influence operational and commercial performance
Collaborative and forward‑thinking leadership environment
Hybrid working with travel across the South East and wider group sites
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