Finance Director

4 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Axon Moore Full time

Our retained client is a privately owned, multi territory and multi brand, pure play digital retailer targeting the B2C market across the home improvement space. The business has enjoyed rapid growth over the past decade, facilitated by both organic and acquisitive expansion. Financial performance is excellent; the business is highly profitable with a strong balance sheet and huge potential for the future. As part of their growth and succession plans, the Board wishes to appoint a high calibre Finance Director. The FD will be a strategic financial business partner to the MD; providing a commercial financial outlook across the business and the market, in order to ensure profitable growth and increase in shareholder value. They will ensure the business has a commercially integrated finance function capable of delivering added value KPIs, performance monitoring and insight, together with sophisticated forecasting and modelling of cashflows, working capital requirements and profitability. Leading a small experienced finance team, the FD’s responsibilities will include: Ensuring the business has a commercially integrated, robust finance function capable of delivering incisive and responsive reporting, supporting the business as it grows Preparation and presentation of all aspects of financial reporting required to both the business and the Board Monthly reporting of full management accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and rolling forecasts Cashflow monitoring and forecasting Alongside the MD and Senior Leadership Team, play an integral part in driving strategy, business development and future plans to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position Establish and monitor performance reporting systems, ensuring Directors are provided with regular, quality reports inclusive of value added KPI’s around profitability/ margin/ inventory and NPD, etc. Regularly evaluate operating procedures to create/adapt best practices to ensure uniform performance throughout the organisation Build strong working relationships with external stakeholders and be a main point of contact for the banks, auditors and other relevant advisors Maintain focus on maximisation of shareholder value The Candidate: The successful candidate will be an experienced FD with significant external stakeholder management experience. They will be a natural leader with the communication skills, credibility and gravitas to influence at Board level and throughout the business. They should be capable of operating strategically and prepared to be hands on and in the detail where necessary. They will be a self-starter with a can-do mind-set, a passion for adding value and “going the extra mile” to support the MD and Senior Leadership Team; challenging where necessary, always in an appropriate manner, and working to drive forward ongoing improvement across the business. A background in ecommerce/ fast moving direct to consumer operations would be advantageous, together with a broad range of finance and business skills: Ability to lead, plan and manage change in a growing organisation Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making Strong commercial acumen, including a thorough understanding of risk management including forex management and insurance Ability to develop and implement effective financial objectives and operational plans, to achieve desired outcomes An effective, culturally sensitive and fluent communicator capable of presenting financial information in a user friendly manner


  • Finance Director

    2 weeks ago


    North East England, United Kingdom Hays Accounts and Finance Full time

    Your new company Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be recruiting a Finance Director to join a prestigious organisation based in the Teesside region. This organisation has just undergone a period of substantial growth and are looking to make this business a critical appointment for the next stage of their development. Your new role In this role you...

  • Finance Director

    4 days ago


    England, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Ltd Full time €80,000

    Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a dynamic, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing SME business, who are looking to appoint a Finance Director in a newly-created position. As a key player in the industry, our client pride themselves on their ambitious and entrepreneurial spirit. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and...

  • Finance Director

    4 days ago


    England, United Kingdom Sheridan Maine (Midlands) Full time

    Sheridan Maine is working exclusively with an award-winning company based along the beautiful South Coast, who are keen to secure a motivated and versatile Finance Director to join their Senior Leadership Team.   As Finance Director, we are looking for someone who will be involved in the day-to day running of the business as well as the strategic...

  • Finance Director

    2 months ago


    England, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    About Our Client A successful privately owned business, the UK wide operations, and Head Office based in Lancashire. Job Description This is an incredibly varied, commercial oriented Finance Director position, on the Board of Directors of a successful privately owned business in Lancashire. Leading a team of 6, with a focus on advising the leadership...

  • Finance Director

    2 weeks ago


    England, United Kingdom PSD Group Full time

    We have a current opportunity for a Finance Director on a permanent basis. The position will be based in the North West. For further information about this position please apply. Psd group has been retained in a search for a new Finance Director for a highly profitable, fast-growing, professional services business based in the Northwest. The private equity...

  • Finance Director

    6 hours ago


    England, United Kingdom PSD Group Full time €85,000 - €100,000

    We have a current opportunity for a Finance Director on a permanent basis. The position will be based in the North West. For further information about this position please apply. Psd group has been retained in a search for a new Finance Director for a highly profitable, fast-growing, professional services business based in the Northwest. The private equity...

  • Finance Director

    3 days ago


    England, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    Sheridan Maine is working exclusively with an award-winning company based along the beautiful South Coast, who are keen to secure a motivated and versatile Finance Director to join their Senior Leadership Team. As Finance Director, we are looking for someone who will be involved in the day-to day running of the business as well as the strategic...


  • England, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time €50,000

    Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a Leisure business based in Herefordshire. You will be a resilient and driven Finance Manager - Operations inspired by a fast-paced performance driven culture. My client is an award winning social enterprise, registered charity and leading leisure trust operating 23 facilities across Herefordshire, Bridgend County,...

  • Finance Director

    1 week ago


    England, United Kingdom Sharp Consultancy Full time

    Our client is a well established, business services provider, based in Harrogate. To support their continued development and deliver further growth they are now looking to recruit a high calibre Finance Director to deliver effective financial control, on time and accurate reporting and detailed management information to support the strategic direction of...

  • Finance Director

    2 hours ago


    England, United Kingdom SF Recruitment Full time

    SF Executive is partnered with a private equity backed, SME, manufacturing business based in Shropshire. Our client is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance and administration functions and be a true advisor to the Managing Director. Our client requires a Finance Director who is both technically and commercially astute. In this role you will be...

  • Finance Director

    26 minutes ago


    England, United Kingdom SF Recruitment Full time

    SF Executive is partnered with a private equity backed, SME, manufacturing business based in Shropshire. Our client is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance and administration functions and be a true advisor to the Managing Director. Our client requires a Finance Director who is both technically and commercially astute. In this role you will be...

  • Finance Director

    6 hours ago


    England, United Kingdom MDM Resourcing Full time

    A Commercial Finance Director with outstanding leadership skills is required for a performance driving role with the UK’s industry leader in its sector. The business is an acquisitive multi-site business product distributor with a number of sub-divisions, working across a 100+ depot network with forecast divisional EBIT c£40m and a workforce of c2000...

  • Finance Director

    2 months ago


    England, United Kingdom MDM Resourcing Full time

    A Commercial Finance Director with outstanding leadership skills is required for a performance driving role with the UK’s industry leader in its sector. The business is an acquisitive multi-site business product distributor with a number of sub-divisions, working across a 100+ depot network with forecast divisional EBIT c£40m and a workforce of c2000...


  • England, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Gleeson Recruitment Group are working exclusively in partnership with a dynamic, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing SME business, who are looking to appoint a Finance Director in a newly-created position. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has fuelled their success, and they are now seeking a highly skilled Finance Director...


  • England, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    A successful privately owned business, the UK wide operations, and Head Office based in Lancashire. This is an incredibly varied, commercial oriented Finance Director position, on the Board of Directors of a successful privately owned business in Lancashire. Leading a team of 6, with a focus on advising the leadership on financial strategy, and full...

  • Finance Director

    2 days ago


    England, United Kingdom Newstone Talent Solutions Ltd Full time €100,000

    Finance Director - Supply Chain Permanent / Surrey We’re recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised organisation who specialise in providing cutting-edge solutions within a notable supply chain. They offer unparalleled advantages over competitors thereby empowering clients via the provision of enhanced controls and invaluable management insights. ...


  • England, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Full time

    Finance Director - Cornwall £Car, Bonus scheme, Pension, Tailored benefits package Our client is a leading company that is dedicated to supporting customers that are supplied into a range of industries, their product quality is recognised as second to none. Due to growth and expansion into various export markets they are looking for an Finance Director...


  • England, United Kingdom Asset Finance International Full time

    Regional Sales Director – Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending - Southern England {JLinkedShare} Written by Louise Clavey Published: 07 February 2024 Created: 07 February 2024 Excellent salary and bonus scheme with a strong benefits package. About the Company Our client is a leading independent provider of invoice finance services who are committed to...

  • Regional Sales Director

    56 minutes ago


    England, United Kingdom Asset Finance International Full time

    Regional Sales Director – Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending - Southern England {JLinkedShare} Written by Louise Clavey Published: 07 February 2024 Created: 07 February 2024 Excellent salary and bonus scheme with a strong benefits package. About the Company Our client is a leading independent provider of invoice finance services who are committed to...


  • England, United Kingdom PSD Group Full time €85,000 - €100,000

    We have a current opportunity for a Finance Director on a permanent basis. Psd group has been retained in a search for a new Finance Director for a highly profitable, fast-growing, professional services business based in the Northwest. The private equity backed business offers a multitude of tailored solutions across the group and is a market leader within...