Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business?
We are looking for an experienced and driven Finance Director to lead and develop the finance function while helping shape the future direction of the business based in North Kent. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, leadership capability, and a proactive, hands-on approach.
You will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting business growth. The successful candidate will also be passionate about developing teams and modernising finance systems and processes through digitalisation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and oversee all financial operations across the business
2. Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance
3. Provide strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth
4. Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial targets
5. Oversee monthly and annual IFRS reporting and statutory accounts preparation
6. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance
7. Monitor and manage company cash flow and financing activities
8. Lead credit control activities to improve cash collection and minimise risk
9. Develop and maintain effective financial systems, controls, policies, and procedures
10. Drive process improvements and support finance digitalisation initiatives
11. Manage tax compliance and statutory obligations
12. Conduct financial analysis, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations
13. Monitor operational and financial risk across the business
14. Review contracts, supplier agreements, and commercial terms
15. Ensure the business meets all financial and legal obligations
16. Support senior leadership with commercial and strategic decision-making
About You
You will be a qualified finance professional with strong commercial awareness, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
Essential Skills & Experience
17. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
18. Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
19. Previous experience in a FD role or, reached the ceiling in your current company as a Senior FC and looking to make the step up to Director level.
20. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS reporting
21. Experience managing budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and compliance
22. Excellent analytical and numerical skills
23. Strong leadership and team development capability
What’s on Offer
24. A good package with salary between £100k - £120k (experience dep.), company car, hybrid working model, private healthcare, life insurance, etc.
25. Opportunity to influence and shape the finance function
26. Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment supporting the MD with key decisions
27. A varied and commercially focused role with strategic input
28. Chance to lead meaningful process improvement initiatives
If you are an ambitious finance professional looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.