At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape financial strategy and lead growth across global markets.
- Company: World-leading designer of advanced scientific instruments with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Share options, matched pension up to 7.5%, and a rewarding annual bonus.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to HR, IT, and facilities for broader operational influence.
- Why this job: Drive impactful decisions alongside the MD and expand your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance experience and confidence in international operations.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
You’ll shape the financial strategy of a business on a clear path to doubling in size, increasing your impact and future leadership prospects. With international expansion already underway, you’ll guide the next phase of growth across global markets while strengthening your expertise in multi-entity finance and strategic planning. This is a chance to work closely with the MD, where your insights won’t just inform decisions - they’ll drive them. You’ll also get access to share options, a matched pension up to 7.5% and a healthy annual bonus that rewards your long-term contribution. On top of that, you’ll have the freedom to oversee and improve key business functions beyond finance - HR, IT and facilities - giving you broader operational exposure and more influence on how the business runs day-to-day.
What you'll do
- You will be investigating, summarising, reporting on, and making recommendations on how to improve what they are doing.
- You will be leading the finance team and providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders.
- You’ll work side-by-side with the MD, coaching P&L managers and supporting decisions that shape the company’s future.
- Take ownership of financial management across international entities, with opportunities to lead new market entries and support expansion.
- You’ll also oversee shared services, making sure HR, IT and facilities enable, not hold back, performance.
- With recent acquisitions in play, you’ll lead financial integration and help drive a smooth, high-impact growth journey.
What you'll need
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior finance experience in an SME or complex division.
- Confidence in international operations and multi-entity structures.
- Pragmatic and hands‑on approach, able to challenge the MD constructively and hold your position under pressure.
- Ideally based within commuting distance of Northampton, with four days per week in the office.
About the company
They’re a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments. Their technology supports decision‑making across energy, academia, and government.
Financial Director employer: H Squared Talent
As a Financial Director at our world-leading company, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With access to share options, a generous pension scheme, and a rewarding bonus structure, we ensure that your contributions are recognised and valued. Located near Northampton, you will enjoy the opportunity to influence not just financial strategies but also key business functions, making this role both impactful and fulfilling.
