Shape the future of a successful
financial services SME
, with the potential to secure
equity
along the way.
This is a
privately owned, highly successful business
with a strong reputation and a
loyal client base
.
They've experienced record growth in recent years and are now looking for a Finance Director to help guide the
next stage of their journey
.
Reporting directly to the founders, shaping strategy, and ensuring finance is
central to decision-making
. You'll lead a capable team, modernise systems, and play a key role in keeping the business ahead in a
regulated environment
.
What makes this opportunity stand out is the culture. You'll struggle to find a more
genuine and supportive group of people
. The leadership team are approachable, experienced, and invested in helping people grow. They strike the right balance between
clear direction and real autonomy
, encouraging people to share ideas, challenge ways of working, and play an active part in shaping the business.
Flexibility is part of the deal too — there's trust to work in a way that suits you, as long as the job gets done
. It's a place where your voice will carry weight.
This is a role that blends
strategic influence
with
hands-on delivery
. You'll be close to the numbers day-to-day, but also have a real voice at board level, shaping succession plans, supporting long-term growth, and building a finance function fit for the future.
What you'll be doing
* Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements across controls, processes and reporting
* Partner with the owners and leadership team on strategy, planning and decision making
* Build out KPIs and MI to support performance and long-term growth
* Drive system improvements and automation (currently Sage 50 and Excel)
* Act as a key voice at board level, influencing the direction of the business
What we're looking for
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Background in a service-based, regulated environment would be ideal
* Strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
* Experience leading teams and improving processes in a growing SME (sub £50m turnover)
What's on offer
* £90,000 – £115,000 + discretionary bonus + equity options
* Pension, private medical, life assurance, health cash plan
* 26 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Hybrid working after onboarding
* Free on-site parking
* Future equity potential
This is a business that's
well-established but still evolving
— and they've got the ambition and backing to go further over the next 5–10 years. It's a great time to get involved.