Finance Director

Thame Permanent £100,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
A hands-on Finance Director opportunity with a growing international SME based in Thame, offering the chance to lead the finance function, shape commercial strategy, and support the next phase of business growth.
  • Fast growing global company
  • Hands on and highly commercial role

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative and expanding business within a niche market, hugely successful across the UK and international markets. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation in its sector, the business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Director to partner with the senior leadership team and drive performance.

Job Description

The Finance Director will:

  • Lead and develop the finance function, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on financial leadership.
  • Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and board reporting.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital and financial controls.
  • Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax compliance and relationships with external advisers.
  • Deliver commercial insight to support growth, profitability and investment decisions.
  • Analyse business performance, customer profitability and key financial KPIs.
  • Improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
  • Support leadership with strategic planning and business decision-making.



A more detailed job description will be shared with you if your application is successful.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Finance Director should have:

    • Proven experience leading a finance function within anSME or growing business.
    • Strong background in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.
    • Commercially focused, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insight.
    • Experience managing cash flow, working capital and external stakeholders.
    • Strong systems and Excel skills, with experience of accounting software.
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
    • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred.
    • Experience within manufacturing, technology, engineering or FMCG businesses would be advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing international business.
  • Significant influence at board level and exposure to strategic decision-making.
  • Supportive, entrepreneurial and growth-focused culture.
  • Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to expand



If you're interested in this role, apply now!

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Laura Riley
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145606
Phone number
+441189337065

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Thame
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laura Riley
Consultant phone
+441189337065
Job reference
JN-112026-7145606