At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive strategic financial performance.
- Company: Market-leading services business with impressive growth in the North West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity for significant impact.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategy and driving business growth.
- Qualifications: Proven SLT experience and strong technical finance expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Dartmouth Partners are partnering with a market-leading and hugely successful services business to appoint a commercially focused Head of Finance or Finance Director level individual. This is a high-impact leadership role, newly created following significant growth in the North West area with impressive size and scale. Reporting to the Managing Director, this will form a key part of the senior leadership team.
The successful candidate will lead the finance function, providing strategic financial insight, robust governance and commercial challenge to support business growth and profitability. You will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, improving cash generation, leading business transformation initiatives and supporting key strategic projects, including acquisitions and growth opportunities. This opportunity would suit an ambitious finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex operational environment. You will already have proven SLT experience as this will deputise for the MD when required.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership to the business
- Own the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
- Deliver accurate and insightful management reporting to senior leadership and board stakeholders
- Provide commercial analysis and challenge to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Drive profitability, margin improvement and cost control initiatives
- Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance across the business
- Lead cash flow management, working capital performance and debt recovery initiatives
- Identify, monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks
Head of Finance - Construction (No.1 in Finance) employer: Dartmouth Partners
Dartmouth Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where investment professionals can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, the company provides ample opportunities for growth while working closely with management teams and private equity sponsors in the UK. Located in a vibrant financial hub, employees benefit from a culture that values innovation and excellence, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in finance.
