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Financial Director
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Financial Director
Finance Director | Professional Services | Essex
About the Role
An ambitious and rapidly growing professional services organisation seeks an experienced Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the finance function while playing a pivotal role in shaping business strategy, driving operational excellence, and supporting an exciting period of growth and transformation.
- 📍 Location: Essex
- 🏢 Role Level: Senior Leadership Position
- 📈 Business Stage: High-Growth
- 🚀 Focus Areas: Strategic & Commercial Role
Responsibilities (Key Duties & Expectations)
You will lead the financial strategy of the business and oversee its success by:
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- Leading the finance function and developing a high-performing team
- Delivering commercial insight to support strategic decision-making
- Driving finance transformation, systems improvements, and operational efficiencies
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and performance reporting
- Supporting business growth, acquisitions, and integration projects
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to improve profitability and long-term performance
Requirements & Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced Finance Leader with:
✅ ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent senior finance leadership experience) ✅ A track record as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or CFO ✅ Commercial acumen with a proven ability to lead change and transformation initiatives ✅ Experience in influencing at Board and Executive level ✅ A passion for using finance to drive business performance, not just reporting numbers
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Why This Role?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation, where you’ll have genuine influence over:
- Business strategy
- Future growth direction
- Long-term performance framework
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
(Salary Range: Circa £75,000 – £85,000 per annum)
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