MacKenzie King are excited to be recruiting a commercially focused Finance Director to join a successful and growing local business that operates across the UK, with a head office in North Colchester. This is far more than a traditional Finance Director role. Working closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll use financial and operational data to influence key business decisions, improve performance and help shape the direction of the business.
As a commercially focused Finance Director, you’ll be someone who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, building relationships across teams and challenging the status quo when opportunities for improvement arise. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be encouraged to get out into the business, understand how it works, and use the insight to drive meaningful change.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across the business.
- Partner with operational managers and senior stakeholders to improve performance and profitability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives that improve efficiency.
- Provide financial insight, analysis and challenge to support strategic decision making.
- Oversee the production and continual improvement of monthly management accounts.
- Reduce reporting timelines to ensure leadership teams have access to timely and actionable information.
- Support commercial decision making through pricing analysis, tender reviews and contract negotiations.
- Present financial performance and recommendations to the senior leadership team.
- Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
- Build strong relationships across multiple business locations to gain a thorough understanding of operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support relationships with banks and external stakeholders where required.
- Contribute to business-wide projects, process improvements and long-term strategic planning.
Skills & Attributes:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent.
- Experienced within a senior finance leadership role.
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
- Confident challenging stakeholders and influencing decisions through data and insight.
- Naturally inquisitive, with a desire to understand how a business operates from the ground up.
- Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, business partnering and financial analysis.
- Able to build credibility quickly across a diverse workforce and navigate resistance to change where required.
- Comfortable presenting financial information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Confident managing banking relationships and supporting wider commercial initiatives.
Working alongside an engaged leadership team that values data-led decision making, you'll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and develop into a true strategic Finance Director position.
Salary on offer is £70,000 - £80,000 plus Car Allowance
Finance Director in Colchester employer: MacKenzie King Careers
MacKenzie King is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ipswich where you can make a significant impact as an Interim Financial Controller. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values hands-on experience and encourages professional advancement. Join a supportive team that thrives in a fast-paced setting, providing you with the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to meaningful financial outcomes for the business.
