Finance Director (perm)
Location: Crewe
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead and transform our finance function. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong accountant with experience in large corporate environments, a proven track record of improving financial processes, and a passion for using technology to drive efficiency, insight, and control.
You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business.
The Role
As Finance Director, you will:
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Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture
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Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
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Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with UK accounting and regulatory standards
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Drive improvements to financial processes, systems, and data quality
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Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear, insightful commercial analysis
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Lead or support ERP, finance system, and automation initiatives
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Provide strategic input to support growth, efficiency, and value creation
About You
You will be:
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A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
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Experienced in a large corporate or complex organisation
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Technically strong, with excellent knowledge of financial reporting and controls
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Proven in delivering process improvement and operational efficiencies
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Comfortable leading change and influencing at senior level
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Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technology & Innovation
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
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Have implemented or optimised finance systems (ERP, reporting, planning tools)
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Use automation and digital tools to streamline processes
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Understand how data and technology can enhance decision-making
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Are curious about emerging finance technologies and best practice
Why Join ?
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Opportunity to shape and modernise a finance function
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Visible, influential leadership role within the organisation
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
If you are a high-calibre finance leader who enjoys building better processes, leveraging technology, and adding strategic value, we would love to hear from you