Finance Director

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Job Description

We are hiring a commercially focused Finance Director to lead the finance function of our fast-moving technology business. Reporting to the Group CFO, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance, providing strategic financial insight, and overseeing financial operations.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills, team leadership experience, and a background in either the technology or retail sectors. Prior involvement in a large-scale ERP project (SAP) is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
  • Partner with senior leadership to guide business strategy, commercial decisions, and operational efficiency
  • Influence key stakeholders through clear financial insight and performance tracking
  • Lead financial input on strategic projects and growth initiatives
Financial Planning & Reporting
  • Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Deliver timely and accurate management reporting and board packs
  • Provide deep financial analysis, scenario modelling, and risk assessment
ERP Project Leadership (SAP)
  • Act as a finance lead on the SAP ERP implementation, ensuring successful rollout and alignment with business needs
  • Streamline financial processes, reporting structures, and controls through SAP best practices
  • Liaise between finance, IT, and external partners to deliver a scalable and effective ERP environment
Team Leadership
  • Manage and mentor a direct team of 4 across key finance areas (reporting, FP&A, operations, AP)
  • Foster a high-performance team culture with a focus on development, accountability, and collaboration
  • Ensure workload balance, succession planning, and continuous team improvement
Governance & Compliance
  • Oversee internal controls, compliance, audit processes, and statutory obligations
  • Ensure financial reporting aligns with both local regulations and group policies

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent
  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles
  • Sector experience in technology or retail is essential
  • Demonstrated strength in business partnering, influencing, and decision support
  • Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
  • Proven track record in budgeting, planning, reporting, and financial operations
  • SAP ERP project experience, must have led or played a key role in a large-scale ERP implementation
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and scale finance teams in high-growth environments
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