Finance Director
Location: Lancashire
Reporting to: Managing Director


Our client is seeking a commercially focused and strategic Finance Director to lead its finance function. This is a high-impact, executive-level role offering full ownership of financial strategy, performance, and governance. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving profitability, supporting business transformation, and enabling future growth.
To be successful you will have led a finance transformation within a fast-paced business, maximising value for shareholders. Prior experience of driving international growth would also be beneficial.


Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
*Develop and deliver the financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives
*Lead finance transformation initiatives, including structural and process improvements
*Provide insight, analysis, and challenge to support strategic decision-making
*Partner with senior stakeholders to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability
Commercial Finance
*Lead pricing, margin optimisation, and profitability analysis
*Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements
*Identify opportunities to enhance revenue and reduce costs
*Present financial performance and insights to senior leadership and board stakeholders
Financial Management & Reporting
*Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
*Ensure timely and accurate production of financial reports
Governance & Compliance
*Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements
*Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
*Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors
Leadership
*Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team
*Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
*Drive systems and process improvements across the finance function


Skills & Experience
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Proven experience in a number 1 in finance role
*Strong track record of leading finance transformation initiatives
*Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
*Experience operating in complex, fast-paced environments
*Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
*Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools


Personal Attributes
*Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
*High level of integrity and professionalism
*Results-driven with strong attention to detail
*Collaborative and influential leader
*Adaptable and resilient


What’s on Offer
*True #1 finance role with full ownership and autonomy
*Opportunity to shape financial strategy within an established and evolving business
*High-impact position during a period of transformation
*Visible leadership role with board-level exposure
*Collaborative and ambitious working culture
*Competitive salary and benefits package


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