Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and commercial insight. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a growing SME and wants to influence decision-making, improve processes and support business growth. Based in Thame, with a hybrid working model.


Client Details
Our client is a small company experiencing rapid growth and investment. As the business continues to expand across the UK and internationally, they are looking for a commercially minded individual to lead the finance function and help drive strategic growth.
Description
*Finance Director Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Finance
*Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
*Drive pricing, profitability and margin improvement initiatives.
*Evaluate investment opportunities and business cases.
*Support international financial planning as overseas operations expand.
Financial Management
*Lead the finance function and manage the Bookkeeper.
*Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
*Oversee cash flow, working capital and KPI reporting.
*Monitor profitability and identify performance trends and anomalies.
Financial Control
*Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.
*Manage month-end and year-end processes.
*Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
*Oversee VAT, tax compliance and balance sheet reconciliations.
Operational Responsibilities
*Oversee AP, AR, credit control and payroll.
*Improve financial systems, reporting and process automation.
*Support ERP and accounting system optimisation.

Profile
A successful Finance Director should have:
*Essential
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
* Experience in a similar senior finance role.
* Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards.
* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
* Experience of international trading and multi-currency accounting.
* Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.


*Personal Attributes
* Commercially minded.
* Highly organised and methodical.
* Proactive and solutions focused.
* High attention to detail.
* Trustworthy with strong professional integrity.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working
*Modern offices in Thame, Oxfordshire with on-site parking.
*Opportunity to influence the growth of an expanding international business
*A supportive and collaborative working environment
*Career progression as the business continues to grow
*This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a growing business operating in an international market. You’ll work closely with the leadership team, helping shape financial strategy while improving processes and supporting ambitious growth plans. If you’re looking for a role where your work has real impact, we’d love to hear from you.