Finance Director Location: East Midlands / Hybrid The Opportunity A growing and ambitious professional services group is seeking a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its financial strategy. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity with responsibility for financial planning, performance insights, risk management, and supporting strategic growth, including M A activity.This role offers the chance to influence decision-making at board level while leading and developing a high-performing finance team. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy Planning Lead the development of short, medium, and long-term financial plans Own forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow management Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions and corporate finance activity Financial Control Reporting Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts and KPIs Deliver insightful performance reporting, including variance analysis against budget/forecast Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory submissions Risk Governance Manage financial risks, including treasury, investments, and insurance Ensure full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (including sector-specific regulations and data protection) Systems Process Improvement Drive continuous improvement of finance systems and processes Lead integration and optimisation of finance platforms with wider business systems Oversee key operational processes including banking and payroll Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with internal leadership teams and external partners Manage relationships with banks, funders, and professional advisors Leadership Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team Ensure capability, capacity, and succession planning aligns with business growth Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Strong track record in financial planning, reporting, and team leadership Experience supporting strategic growth initiatives (e.g. acquisitions, refinancing) highly desirable Commercially astute with the ability to influence at executive level Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment Why Apply? Key leadership role with direct impact on business strategy Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence growth Dynamic and evolving organisation with strong ambitions Please get in touch for a confidential conversation –
