Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to join a successful owner-managed business and act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and leadership team. This role combines hands-on financial leadership with responsibility for supporting strategic decisions, business performance, systems improvement and wider operational initiatives.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established owner-managed business operating within a fast-paced service-led environment as part of a wider group structure.


The business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to provide financial leadership, support strategic decision-making and help drive continued operational and commercial performance.


Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence the direction of the business whilst leading finance and several key support functions.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
*Developing and delivering the financial strategy for the business
*Leading budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning
*Providing commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making
*Producing timely management information, KPIs and performance reporting
*Managing cashflow, treasury and working capital
*Supporting profitability improvement and cost optimisation initiatives
*Maintaining robust financial controls, systems and governance
*Presenting financial performance and recommendations at board level
*Leading a small finance team and overseeing wider business support functions
*Managing relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and advisors
*Supporting strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business


Profile
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating within an SME environment.


We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
*Strong management accounting and forecasting capabilities
*Experience supporting senior leaders with commercial decisions
*Ability to influence and challenge constructively
*Strong cashflow and working capital management experience
*Experience improving systems, processes and reporting
*Leadership experience within a fast-paced business environment
*A hands-on and proactive approach
Previous experience within operational, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, industrial services or similarly fast-moving environments would be advantageous.
Job Offer
*£100,000 - £120,000 salary
*Leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
*Broad strategic and commercial remit
*Opportunity to influence business performance and future growth
*Established and successful owner-managed organisation
*Office-based role in Kent