Full job descriptionRobert Half Finance& Accounting are supporting a PE-backed engineering business in the appointment of a Finance Director.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, growing organisation in Newcastle operating at the forefront of offshore, marine and specialist engineering projects. With revenues approaching £100m and a substantial future project pipeline, the business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to partner closely with the Managing Director and leadership team through its next phase of growth.
This is not a traditional reporting-focused Finance Director role. The successful candidate will be a key member of the leadership team, helping shape commercial strategy, oversee major contracts, drive business performance and provide robust financial leadership across a complex project-led environment.
The RoleReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will:
*Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the MD and wider leadership team.
*Provide commercial insight and challenge to support profitable growth and operational decision-making.
*Lead financial oversight of complex, long-term projects and contracts.
*Drive improvements in forecasting, project reporting, management information and business performance visibility.
*Support contract negotiations, tender reviews, pricing decisions and commercial risk assessment.
*Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management and project cash optimisation.
*Ensure robust financial control, governance, reporting and compliance.
*Lead, coach and develop an established finance team.
*Build strong relationships across operational, project and engineering teams to ensure finance is embedded in key business decisions.
The CandidateYou will ideally possess:
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
*Experience operating as a Finance Director, Divisional FD or senior finance leader within a project-led environment.
*Significant exposure to long-term contract and project accounting.
*Strong understanding of cost-to-complete forecasting, revenue recognition, contract profitability and project cash flow management.
*Proven ability to influence senior operational stakeholders and leadership teams.
*Experience supporting strategic decision-making and business growth.
*Strong financial control, governance and reporting expertise.
*Previous experience within a private equity-backed, investor-backed or fast-growing organisation.
Salary & Benefits*£140,000-£160,000 basic salary
*Performance-related bonus
*Comprehensive benefits package
*Exposure to a high-growth sector
*Opportunity to partner directly with an experienced leadership team and contribute to strategic business decisions
This is an opportunity for an ambitious and commercially astute Finance Director to join a business with an outstanding reputation, strong profitability and a significant growth trajectory.
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