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Finance Director - Industrial Solutions
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.
We are looking for a Finance director to drive profitable growth and support major projects across the South East of England.
If you are an experienced Finance Professional with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Finance Director role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:
Lead all finance functions: budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, cash flow, audit, and financial compliance.
Provide board-level strategic advice to enable sustainable, profitable growth across Mechanical & Electrical operations, projects, workshops, and 24/7 breakdown services.
Partner with operations, projects, commercial and engineering teams to ensure financial rigour across project bids, contracts, cost control and performance management.
Ensure robust risk management, systems, and internal controls; optimize processes for improved efficiency and transparency.
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team; foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company's values of reliability, professionalism, and doing things the right way.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong experience in engineering, utilities, power generation or similar heavy industries.
Ideally qualified with a relevant Business or Finance degree
Personal skills
The Finance Director position would suit someone who has:
Proven track record as a senior finance leader - ideally having held a Finance Director role in a project-led or 24/7 operational environment.
Excellent commercial awareness: project finance, contract management, cost estimation, project margin improvement.
Strong systems mindset; comfortable with financial systems, ERP, and data analysis to inform decision making.
Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence across all levels, from shop-floor engineers to the Board.
Salary and benefits of the Finance Director role
Highly competitive salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
Flexible working arrangements
Use of company van as and when required
Full benefits available
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