Head of Finance / Finance Director Designate Up to £80,000 DOE Benefits Confidential | Family-Owned Business | Succession & Growth Role Our client partner is a successful, long-established family-owned business entering an exciting growth phase. As part of a planned succession following the forthcoming retirement of a family member, we are seeking a commercially minded finance leader to help shape the next chapter of the business. Working closely with the Directors, you will be a trusted partner with real influence - strengthening financial leadership, supporting strategic decisions, and helping ensure the business scales sustainably while retaining its values and culture. The Opportunity This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who enjoys seeing the whole picture. You will own the financial backbone of the business while providing strategic oversight across operations, systems, compliance, HR, and health & safety, supported by external specialists. You will bring clarity to complexity, turn insight into action, and help build the structures needed for long-term growth. Key Focus Areas • Financial leadership, reporting, controls, and cashflow • Budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insight • ERP and systems development • Supporting acquisitions and growth initiatives • Oversight of compliance, HR, and Health & Safety • Playing a central role in a planned leadership transition About You You are a senior finance leader with strong commercial judgement and experience in growing or owner-managed businesses. You are confident operating at both strategic and hands-on levels and enjoy working closely with decision-makers. A professional finance qualification is advantageous, but mindset, credibility, and cultural fit matter most. Why Join? • A genuinely influential role with direct access to Directors • A clear pathway to Finance Director within a successful family business • The chance to shape how the business scales • Long-term opportunity in a values-led organisation