Distinct recruitment

Finance Director

22/01/2025
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Deadline date:
£90000 - £120000 / year

Job Description

This Nottingham-based business has recently posted record-breaking sales and profits, and now they’re searching for a Finance Director to steer them through their next phase of growth.

This is a business that’s fast-paced, full of energy, and bursting with ambition. They’ve got multiple revenue streams (some straightforward, others not so much!), so they need someone who can thrive in a bit of complexity while keeping things running smoothly.

Offering between £90,000 to £120,000 + Bonus + Matched Pension + Family Private Medical +Benefits
Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 at home.

What’s the Role?

As FD, you’ll be the go-to person for all things finance. From shaping the team and driving strategy to getting stuck into the nitty-gritty when needed, you’ll play a vital role in supporting growth and making sure resources are focused where they’ll have the biggest impact.

The team’s great, but there’s work to ensure everyone’s in the right roles and set up for success. You’ll also be a key voice at the table, working closely with the MD, senior leadership, and PE investors to guide the business through its next phase.

Key Bits You’ll Own

  • Leading and building a high-performing finance team.
  • Driving the financial strategy—budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and compliance.
  • Rolling up your sleeves on complex accounting areas and ensuring solid controls.
  • Partnering with the MD and senior leadership to steer the business towards its goals.
  • Managing relationships with PE investors and external stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships.
  • Supporting ongoing modernisation, including IT system upgrades and automation initiatives.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and growth.

With exciting diversification plans—including new products, brands, and an increased focus on online growth—you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this business.

Your Background…

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • Experience in PE-backed business ideally in the SME space
  • Experience in a Product based business, Wholesale, Distribution or FMCG
  • A strategic mindset paired with the ability to roll up your sleeves when needed.
  • A proven track record in team leadership and development.
  • The ability to manage complexity while keeping things focused and simple where it matters.

It’s a role for someone who thrives in a business that’s constantly evolving. You’ll need to bring structure, focus, and insight while embracing the energy and ambition of the team around you.

If this sounds like your next challenge, hit apply now! Not ready to commit? Let’s chat first—drop me a message on LinkedIn (Ben Love).

Salary: £90k – 120k per year

Reference: 31106
INDFIN

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £90,000.00-£120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Distinct recruitment

Finance Director

22/01/2025
Apply Now
Deadline date:
£90000 - £120000 / year

Job Description

This Nottinghamshire business is PE-backed and is moving through a period of transition. It is an exciting time to join them, where someone can really make an impact.

They are recruiting an interim Finance Director. They can offer a fixed term contract or equivalent day rate. Hybrid is also offered.

You will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, ensuring robust processes, and delivering key insights to stakeholders. You will work closely with senior leadership to achieve ambitious goals.

Leading a small team, you will provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making at the board level and drive long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. You can identify opportunities for process improvement. You will be the primary point of contact for the private equity partners and lead financial planning for major projects, expansions, or restructures.

You will be a Qualified accountant with prior experience working for a PE-backed business. This is fast-paced organisation, so experience in a similar environment, ideally within the SME space is essential.

Please apply to discuss.

Salary: £90k – 120k per year
Reference: 31102
INDFIN

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: £90,000.00-£120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person