Full job descriptionFinancial Director
Full or Part time
1 Day Hybrid


Alexander Kaye Recruitment are working with a growing SME business based Nottinghamshire.
The role is reporting directly into the owner/board and is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills.
The Finance Director is responsible for leading the financial management and strategic financial planning of the business. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will ensure the company maintains strong financial controls, delivers accurate financial reporting, supports commercial decision-making, and drives sustainable profitable growth.
Within an SME environment, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management, requiring the ability to operate at both board and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
*Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
*Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
*Support business growth initiatives, investment opportunities, and strategic projects.
*Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
*Evaluate business risks and opportunities from a financial perspective.
Financial Management
*Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
*Review and ensure accurate monthly management accounts.
*Produce accurate board reports.
*Monitor financial performance against budgets and KPIs.
*Ensure adequate working capital and treasury management.
*Manage company banking relationships and funding arrangements.
*Oversee foreign currency exposure where applicable.
Financial Control & Compliance
*Maintain robust financial controls and processes.
*Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
*Manage statutory accounts preparation.
*Work Closely with our external accountants for year end and taxes.
*Oversee Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll taxes, and other regulatory returns.
*Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records.
Commercial Support
*Provide financial insight into pricing, margins, profitability, and product performance.
*Analyse customer, product, and channel profitability.
*Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
*Work closely with department heads to improve budget ownership and accountability.
Cash Flow and Working Capital
*Manage daily and long-term cash flow requirements.
*Monitor debtors, creditors, inventory levels, and working capital metrics.
*Develop strategies to optimise cash generation and financial performance.
*Ensure appropriate funding is available to support business operations and growth.
Team Leadership
*Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team
*Establish clear objectives and performance measures.
*Identify training and development opportunities.
*Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.
*Support succession planning within the finance function.
Systems and Process Improvement
*Drive financial systems improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
*Ensure efficient financial reporting processes.
*Support Sage 200 and business intelligence system development.
*Implement best practice processes and controls across the organisation.
HR & Payroll
*Work Closely with our external HR to support in house HR communication and admin.
*Attend virtual monthly HR review meetings.
*Review and authorise monthly payroll processed by our external payroll company.
*Review and authorise P11D submissions.


Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications Essential
*Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
*Senior finance leadership experience.
*Experience within an SME environment.
*Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise.
*Strong cash flow management experience.
*Experience managing external accountants and statutory compliance.
*Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
Desirable
*Manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, digital or supply chain experience.
*Sage 200 and business systems improvement experience.
*Experience with IOSS and OSS.
Key Skills and Competencies
*Strategic thinking
*Commercial acumen
*Leadership and team development
*Communication and influencing skills
*Stakeholder management
*Process improvement mindset
SME-Specific Expectations
In addition to strategic leadership responsibilities, the Finance Director will be expected to maintain a hands-on approach, becoming actively involved in operational finance activities where necessary. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment and capable of balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution.
Keywords: Financial Director/Financial Controller/FD/FC/Nottingham/NG1/NG2/NG3/NG4/NG5/NG6/Management Accountant