Robert Half
Finance Director
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Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director.
This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships, and successful project delivery. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions, and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
The Opportunity
As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight, and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes, and driving change across the organisation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance, and reporting.
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.
- Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and board reporting.
- Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions, and strategic projects.
- Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
- Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers, and advisers.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and business performance.
About You
We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.
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You will ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
- Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior financial leadership level.
- Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting, or project-based environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.
- Strong forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning capabilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans, and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence, and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.
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