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Finance Director
Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid)
SF Partners are working exclusively with a highly successful, privately owned organisation to appoint a commercially focused Finance Director. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Board to drive performance, support growth, and shape the financial direction of the business.
This role will suit a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.
The Role
As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while acting as a strategic partner to the c-suite and wider leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in driving profitability, improving financial visibility, and supporting both short- and long-term business planning.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Delivering high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decisions
Acting as a true business partner to operational teams, providing insight and challenge
Owning and enhancing the commercial finance capability across the organisation
Supporting commercial decision-making, including pricing, contract evaluation, and investment appraisal
Driving improvements in financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
Presenting financial performance and key insights to the Board
Managing and developing a high-performing finance team
Supporting growth initiatives, including potential project activity
The Candidate
We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Director (or an experienced Head of Finance) with a strong blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen.
You will demonstrate:
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role within a complex, project-based or operationally intensive environment
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
The ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights
Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders to influence performance
A hands-on approach, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
Excellent communication skills and the credibility to operate at Board level
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive to improve and evolve finance functions
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious business at a key stage in its growth journey. You will have genuine influence at Board level, the autonomy to shape the finance function, and the ability to make a visible impact on business performance.
The organisation offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, where high-quality finance is valued as a critical driver of success.
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