Finance Director

Robert Walters - Finance Director - Permanent - Coventry - £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + other bens

Job title: Finance Director

Location: Coventry

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum + other bens

Hours: Full time (Hybrid)

Role details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a growing and ambitious organisation. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands on financial management and strategic commercial leadership. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, reporting and compliance, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, profitability and growth. The role will also play a key part in shaping business strategy, identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control and reporting.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and board reporting.
• Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with company objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Manage cashflow, working capital, banking relationships, and funding requirements.
• Provide commercial analysis and insight to support key business decisions.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to drive profitability and performance.
• Lead the annual audit process and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Support strategic projects, acquisitions, investments, and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and financial controls.
• Present financial performance and recommendations to the Board and senior leadership team.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance level.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

What sets this company apart

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term growth. The business has built a strong market presence and is entering an exciting phase of development, creating a genuine opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to make a lasting impact. You will work closely with a highly collaborative leadership team, playing a central role in shaping strategy and driving commercial success.

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