Finance Director

Finance Director Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 Location: Kent or Nottingham Working Pattern: Office based with some WFH ability and Travel to sites About the Role We are recruiting a Finance Director to join an established multi-brand business with approximately 65 employees and annual turnover of around £17 million. This appointment follows the planned retirement of a long-serving Finance Director and represents an opportunity to step into a key leadership position within the organisation. The role combines strategic and operational responsibility. You will lead the finance function, provide clear financial insight to the board, manage cash flow, oversee monthly reporting and help shape business strategy by translating financial performance into practical commercial recommendations. The business currently operates from offices in Kent and Nottingham. While the finance function is presently based in Kent, the company is entering a period of transition and is open to discussing the most suitable long-term location for the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring efficient day-to-day operation * Manage and support a small finance team consisting of credit control and accounts payable/Payroll personnel * Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the board * Monitor and manage company cash flow * Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making * Support business planning by translating strategy into financial forecasts and performance measures * Work closely with senior leadership on financial performance and business priorities * Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process * Ensure sound financial controls and reporting processes are maintained * Build effective working relationships across the business to support informed commercial decisions About You Essential * Proven experience in a senior finance leadership position * Experience leading and developing finance teams * Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills * Excellent cash flow management experience * Experience presenting financial information to boards or senior leadership teams * Experience managing audit processes and external auditor relationships * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders * Commercially aware, pragmatic and hands-on approach Desirable * Experience within a manufacturing environment * Background within an SME or mid-sized business * Experience supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives * Experience working across multiple sites or locations What's on Offer Board-level Finance Director position Opportunity to influence business strategy and future direction Established business with approximately £17m turnover Leadership of a compact and experienced finance function Contributory pension scheme with significant employer contribution Life insurance Bupa healthcare Annual profit share scheme Employee Ownership Trust structure, with employees benefiting from 75% employee ownership Flexibility regarding base location between Kent and Nottingham, subject to business needs Opportunity to join at a significant stage in the company's long-term development Why Apply? This role offers more than traditional financial stewardship. You'll join a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, contributing to strategic decision-making and helping shape the organisation's future direction. For an experienced Finance Director who enjoys combining commercial insight with practical leadership and wants to play a visible role within an employee-owned business, this represents a compelling opportunity. Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, we advise that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks: Facebook, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn