Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Potential progression to Managing Director North Yorkshire/ Teesside with a national remit £120,000–£140,000 plus bonus, car allowance and benefits A successful, profitable and independently owned technical services and distribution group is looking to appoint a Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer to support its next phase of growth.

For the right individual, this appointment offers a credible route to Managing Director. The owners are open to appointing an ambitious finance leader who can broaden their responsibilities over time and develop into an "MD in waiting".

Progression would depend on performance, leadership capability and the evolving needs of the business. The group generates turnover in excess of £30m and employs over 100 people across several locations and operating businesses.

Its activities combine specialist product distribution, technical services and professional training, creating a differentiated proposition for customers across the UK. Having grown both organically and through acquisition, the business now requires a commercially strong finance leader who can improve financial visibility, strengthen accountability and work alongside the owners and Managing Director to shape future strategy.

The appointment is open at Finance Director or CFO level, with the final title reflecting the successful candidate's experience and the agreed scope of responsibility. This is a broad board-level opportunity with influence beyond finance.

Alongside leadership of the group finance function, you will play an active role in commercial decision-making, operational improvement, acquisitions and longer-term planning. For someone with the ambition and capability to move into general management, it offers the opportunity to build a detailed understanding of the group and demonstrate readiness for wider business leadership.

Key responsibilities will include

Leading the group finance function and maintaining strong financial control Providing clear, timely and commercially relevant management information Supporting the board in developing and executing group strategy Improving budgeting, forecasting and divisional performance reporting Developing greater visibility of revenue, margin, cost and profitability across the group Establishing clear financial accountability across different businesses and locations Managing cash flow, working capital, stock, banking and funding relationships Evaluating capital expenditure and investment decisions Leading financial due diligence, acquisition modelling and deal support Managing the financial integration of acquired businesses Developing scalable systems, processes and financial controls Providing commercial challenge and support to divisional and functional leaders Working a...

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