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An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to join a successful owner-managed business and act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and leadership team
This role combines hands-on financial leadership with responsibility for supporting strategic decisions, business performance, systems improvement, and wider operational initiatives.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established owner-managed business operating within a fast-paced service-led environment as part of a wider group structure.
The business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to provide financial leadership, support strategic decision-making, and help drive continued operational and commercial performance.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence the direction of the business whilst leading finance and several key support functions.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
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- Developing and delivering the financial strategy for the business
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
- Providing commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making
- Producing timely management information, KPIs, and performance reporting
- Managing cash flow, treasury, and working capital
- Supporting profitability improvement and cost optimization initiatives
- Maintaining robust financial controls, systems, and governance
- Presenting financial performance and recommendations at board level
- Leading a small finance team and overseeing wider business support functions
- Managing relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and advisors
- Supporting strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Profile
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience operating within an SME environment.
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We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates Who Can Demonstrate
- Strong management accounting and forecasting capabilities
- Experience supporting senior leaders with commercial decisions
- Ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Strong cash flow and working capital management experience
- Experience improving systems, processes, and reporting
- Leadership experience within a fast-paced business environment
- A hands-on and proactive approach
Previous experience within operational, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, industrial services, or similarly fast-moving environments would be advantageous.
Job Offer
- £100,000 - £120,000 salary
- Leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
- Broad strategic and commercial remit
- Opportunity to influence business performance and future growth
- Established and successful owner-managed organisation
- Office-based role in Kent
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