Finance Director

Finance Director – SME Business - £70000 - £85000 + Bonus + CarYour Newpany An established and growing SME operating within the construction and plant hire sectors, known for itsmitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The business is entering a strategic phase of development and is seeking amercially focused Finance Director to lead its finance and administration functions.Your New Role As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the financial and administrative operations, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, ensuringpliance, and supportingmercial decision-making.Key responsibilities include:Part of the Senior Management team advising the owners of the businessDevelop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.Implement robust financial controls and reporting frameworks to support scalable growth.Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships, and divestments from a financial and strategic perspective.Partner with project and operations teams to ensure financial viability of contracts and tenders. Evaluate project profitability, risk exposure, and cash flow impact before bid submission. Monitor project performance against budget and provide strategic insights to improve marginsFull responsibility for finance and administration functions across multiple business unitsPreparation of annual budgets and departmental financial planningMonthly management accounts preparation and presentationForecasting and cash flow managementPreparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditorsOversight of accounts payable and receivableManagement of statutory returns to HMRC and Irish Revenue (VAT, RCT, Intrastat, etc.)Payroll management including timesheets, wages, pensions, and statutory submissions (P11D, P32)Submission of grant claims to Invest NI and other relevant bodiesAnnual management of R&D tax credit claimsFinancial monitoring of ongoing projects to ensure budget adherenceSupport the Tender team with financial analysis and rmendationsLeadership and development of the finance and admin team, including performance reviews, coaching, and trainingWhat You'll Need to Succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role. You’ll bring strong technical expertise,mercial insight, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Key requirements include:Proven experience in financial leadership within an SME environmentStrong Excel and accounting software proficiencyExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesStrong interpersonal andmunication skillsExperience managing and developing teamsDesirable ExperienceBackground in construction.Experience with Republic of Ireland accounting andplianceDemonstrated success in coaching and performance managementWhat You'll Get in ReturnGenerous BonusLife Assurance and Private Medical InsuranceFlexible working optionsA strategic leadership role with real influence across the businessOpportunity to shape the future of a growing and ambitious SMEWhat You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your up-to-date CV, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion. If this opportunity isn’t quite right, but you're exploring new roles, we’d be happy to speak with you about your career goals. #4727757 - Luke Fuller