Finance Director
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Act as a core member of the Executive Management Team, influencing divisional strategy, investment decisions, and business planning.
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Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for UK and US operations to support growth, profitability, and compliance.
Financial Management
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Own all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
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Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports, and analysis for performance review and decision-making.
Business Systems & Process Ownership
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Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of business systems including; ERP, finance software, and integrated tools.
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Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure systems support scalable, efficient business operations.
Governance & Compliance
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Ensure adherence to financial controls, statutory requirements, tax compliance, and audit readiness across both the UK and US entities, with the support of Group where needed.
Subsidiary Oversight
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Manage finance operations for the division’s subsidiaries ensuring cohesion, consistency, and visibility across the entities.
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Coordinate with local teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with regional financial, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
Leadership & Team Development
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Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
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Provide coaching and leadership to finance managers and cross-functional project teams.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical and commercial background.
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Proven experience as a senior finance leader within a technology, software, or advanced engineering environment.
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Experience managing multi-entity operations within a public company context.
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Strong technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP and UK tax legislation
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Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial software platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics).
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Demonstrated success in partnering with operational teams, improving business systems, and supporting scale-up or transformation.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and geographies