We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and commercial insight. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a growing SME and wants to influence decision-making, improve processes and support business growth. Based in Thame, with a hybrid working model.

Client Details

Our client is a small company experiencing rapid growth and investment. As the business continues to expand across the UK and internationally, they are looking for a commercially minded individual to lead the finance function and help drive strategic growth.

Description

• Finance Director Key Responsibilities

  Commercial Finance

  • Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • Drive pricing, profitability and margin improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and business cases.
  • Support international financial planning as overseas operations expand.

  Financial Management

  • Lead the finance function and manage the Bookkeeper.
  • Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
  • Oversee cash flow, working capital and KPI reporting.
  • Monitor profitability and identify performance trends and anomalies.

  Financial Control

  • Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.
  • Manage month-end and year-end processes.
  • Liaise with external accountants and auditors.
  • Oversee VAT, tax compliance and balance sheet reconciliations.

  Operational Responsibilities

  • Oversee AP, AR, credit control and payroll.
  • Improve financial systems, reporting and process automation.
  • Support ERP and accounting system optimisation.

Profile

A successful Finance Director should have:

• Essential
  * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
  * Experience in a similar senior finance role.
  * Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards.
  * Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
  * Experience of international trading and multi-currency accounting.
  * Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
  * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes
  * Commercially minded.
  * Highly organised and methodical.
  * Proactive and solutions focused.
  * High attention to detail.
  * Trustworthy with strong professional integrity.
  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business.
  * Continuous improvement mindset.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Modern offices in Thame, Oxfordshire with on-site parking.
• Opportunity to influence the growth of an expanding international business
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career progression as the business continues to grow

• This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a growing business operating in an international market. You'll work closely with the leadership team, helping shape financial strategy while improving processes and supporting ambitious growth plans. If you're looking for a role where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you.