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Finance Director

Surrey Permanent View Job Description
The Finance Director will oversee all financial operations, ensuring strategic alignment with the organisation's objectives and driving long-term growth. This high profile role in the transport industry requires strong financial expertise, excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage complex financial frameworks.
  • Significant leadership role with remit to shape the finance function
  • Opportunity to play a key role at a vital stage in business transformation

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established organisation in the transport sector, known for delivering exceptional experiences to its customers. The company operates as a large organisation with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Lead the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation's overall goals
  • Lead on a major ERP transformation and corporate restructure
  • Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
  • Monitor and enhance financial controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Analyse financial performance and present recommendations to the executive team.
  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Support key investment decisions and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director should have:

  • A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven expertise in finance management.
  • Experience in a leadership role, ideally within the transport, logistics or property sector
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
  • The ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in driving financial performance and supporting business growth.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance, bonus, pension, and medical coverage.
  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role within the leisure, travel & tourism industry.
  • Based in Surrey with regular travel to Kent, this role provides the chance to influence a large organisation's strategic direction.



If you are an accomplished Finance Director seeking an exciting challenge in Surrey, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Stephen Howes
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052314
Phone number
+44 238 020 6443

Job summary

Job function
Transformation
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephen Howes
Consultant phone
+44 238 020 6443
Job reference
JN-062026-7052314