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Financial Director
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Financial Director
Finance Director – Hybrid Working (4 Days On-Site)
About the Opportunity
Reed is exclusively recruiting for a Finance Director for a client based in the Medway area. This is a critical leadership role where you will take full autonomy and control within a fast-growing, innovative business.
This pivotal position enables you to shape the financial future of a well-established, international-backed SME with a strong industry presence. As the primary owner of the finance function, you will lead strategy, performance, and sustainable growth while driving both commercial profitability and operational excellence.
About the Business
Our client is a market-leading supplier in its sector, with:
- A turnover of approximately £24m
- Around 60 employees across multiple UK locations
The business operates within a global framework, offering forward-thinking growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the MD and executive leadership team to shape, develop, and execute business strategy
- Provide commercial insights for pricing, investment, and growth initiatives
- Lead budgeting and forecasting while aligning with long-term financial planning
- Identify cost-saving and profitability improvement opportunities
Financial Control & Performance
- Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial controls
- Ensure strict compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Lead audit processes and maintain a robust governance framework
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Business Partnering & Reporting
- Deliver data-driven management information (MI) and KPIs to support decision-making
- Analyse financial performance, identifying risks and growth opportunities
- Develop custom dashboards/reporting tools for senior stakeholders
Leadership & Operational Oversight
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance
- Oversee HR and Health & Safety operations (with external support as needed)
- Provide overall operational leadership for finance and stakeholders
Systems & Transformation
- Drive refinements in financial systems and processes
- Lead the next-generation ERP transformation project over the coming 24 months
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the key liaison for group finance, auditors, and banking partners
- Present financial results, budgets, and investment plans to senior executives
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within SMEs (£10m - £50m turnover preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to business partner effectively at both strategy and operational levels
- Hands-on leadership style, comfortable managing teams and driving performance
- Advanced analytical skills with practical experience in financial modelling
- ERP implementation or finance transformation experience
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Desirable
- Manufacturing, warehousing or logistics sector background
- Experience in cross-functional HR matters (staffing, systems, culture)
Why Join Us?
- Full autonomy and ownership of the finance function
- A seat on the executive board, shaping strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to lead systems transformation projects and drive continuous improvement
- Work within a dynamic, internationally backed organisation, poised for growth
- A complex and varied role, offering broad exposure across finance, operations, HR and strategy
- Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 including a car allowance
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If you are an ambitious finance leader seeking a high-impact role with real autonomy and influence, Reed is proudly handling this application process exclusively. Apply directly to ensure consideration.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to achieve both personal career growth and professional impact.
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