Director of Finance (Blume) We are managing the recruitment of this role on behalf of our sister company, Blume. The successful candidate will be employed directly by Blume, not by Fletchers. Location: Didsbury Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern office. Ready to put finance at the centre of growth, strategy, and value creation? Blume is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business. Reporting to the Group CFO and partnering closely with the CEO of Blume, this is a senior, high-impact leadership role at the heart of commercial decision-making. You will lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and operational finance for Blume, providing deep commercial insight, robust financial control, and strategic clarity to support ambitious growth plans. This is a unique opportunity to operate as a true strategic finance partner within a fast-growing, acquisitive division, embedded within a wider Group structure with clear long-term growth and exit ambitions. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role, enjoy translating complex data into meaningful insight, and are motivated by building high-performing teams and scalable finance functions, this role offers both challenge and significant influence. In return Blume offers: 25 days holiday Private medical and cash back Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Competitive company bonus based on EBITDA and professional targets Perkbox, with over 1000 discounts and offers with free 40 flexi points a month to spend as you wish Perkbox medical and virtual GP Free fruit, snacks, chocolate, and soft drinks Quarterly paid socials Based in the heart of didsbury in purpose-built business park with nature, bees, ping pong and coffee shop & food trucks Company incentives and competitions Key Accountabilities Strategy & Leadership Lead Blume’s financial strategy, partnering with the CEO and Group CFO to drive profitable growth, cash performance, and commercial insight. Provide clear analysis of performance drivers and the financial impact of strategic decisions. People Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Technical & Financial Control Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Ensure strong financial controls, audit compliance, and alignment with Group standards. Drive improvements in finance processes, systems, and reporting capability. Essential Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a fast-growing, commercial, or acquisitive business. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight. Experience owning end-to-end financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience building and developing high-performing finance teams. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence at executive and Board level. Experience working within Group structures, including audit, governance, and integration activities. We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.