Financial Director in London

Location: Hybrid - Midlands, UK (with National and occasional International travel)Peak Talent Partners are supporting an established and growing Global business in appointing a Finance Director at an exciting point in its development.This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director who wants to be close to the business, influence decision-making and play a genuine role in driving growth.There is significant change ahead, including organisational restructuring, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys transformation, change and building strong relationships across a business.This is not a purely technical finance role. The successful candidate will be a visible and influential business partner, working closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and Operations.The OpportunityYou will take overall responsibility for the UK finance function, leading a team and providing both strategic and operational financial leadership.A key part of the role will be bringing a stronger commercial focus to Finance, ensuring financial insight actively supports growth, profitability and business performance.You will be involved in:Commercial finance and business partneringNew business wins, tenders and bidsContract renewals and negotiationsFinancial planning, forecasting and budgetingPerformance analysis and management reportingSupporting strategic business decisionsOrganisational restructuring and transformationImproving collaboration between Finance and OperationsDriving financial performance, profitability and efficiencyStrengthening financial controls, governance and processesLeading, developing and supporting a teamWorking closely with senior stakeholders across the wider organisationWhat We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a broad and commercially astute Finance Director rather than someone who specialises in just one area of finance.You may currently be a Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance leader ready to step into a broader FD role.You’ll ideally bring:Strong technical accounting and finance experienceProven senior finance leadership experienceStrong commercial awareness and business partnering capabilityExperience working closely with OperationsExperience leading and developing teamsA track record of supporting business growth and improving performanceExperience of change, transformation or restructuringStrong analytical and financial modelling skillsThe confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholdersA hands-on, pragmatic approachExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsPersonality & CultureThe cultural fit is just as important as the technical experience.We’re looking for someone who is:Someone who wants to understand the business rather than simply report on it.Someone who will build relationships with Operations, get involved in commercial opportunities and bring Finance closer to the decisions that drive the business.And someone who enjoys working in an environment where there is an opportunity to shape, improve and influence, rather than simply maintain the status quo.Why Consider It?This is a genuine opportunity to have impact at senior leadership level.You will be joining a business going through an important period of change, with the opportunity to help shape the finance function, strengthen commercial decision-making and contribute directly to future growth.Location: Midlands, UK with National and occasional International travel.
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