Finance Director

Your Company: NET Recruit is helping a services business find a Finance Director . This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for group-wide financial reporting, governance, systems, payroll, and strategic financial oversight. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and relevance of financial information, while supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

The role oversees a sizeable finance function, encompassing group finance, management accounting, transactional services, development finance, finance systems, and payroll. You will act as a key financial advisor to senior stakeholders, regulators, funders, and boards, and will contribute to the wider operational and strategic leadership of the group. Your Role:
While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:
Providing overall leadership and management of the group’s centralised finance function, with responsibility for a team of approximately 80 staff Overseeing group financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, consolidated financial statements, budgets, and forecasts Ensuring the production of accurate, timely, and compliant statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards Leading external audit processes and managing relationships with auditors to ensure successful and timely delivery of audited accounts Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, funders, and rating agencies Taking ownership of the integrity, optimisation, and development of financial reporting and accounting systems Overseeing payroll operations and driving efficiencies through system improvements and process automation Supporting senior leaders and business heads in understanding financial performance, project viability, and budgetary accountability Providing financial insight and challenge on new initiatives, projects, acquisitions, mergers, and business opportunities Leading financial efficiency and effectiveness initiatives across the organisation Ensuring compliance with VAT, tax, and statutory obligations, and providing advice to the wider business as required Supporting enterprise-wide risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks Representing the finance function at board, executive, and senior leadership forums, including deputising for the Chief Financial Officer when required You MUST Have Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience, ideally at least seven years Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience of preparing group accounts under UK accounting standards Proven experience in leading and developing large finance teams across multiple disciplines Extensive experience in group financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting Demonstrable experience of managing group audits and working effectively with external auditors Strong understanding of VAT, tax, and payroll within a complex organisational environment Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude, with experience in financial reporting and consolidation systems Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure High levels of commercial awareness, sound judgement, and a pragmatic, hands-on approach Proven experience of operating at senior leadership or board level, contributing meaningfully to strategic discussions What You Will Get in Return:
This is a rare opportunity to join a large, values-driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. The role offers significant influence over financial strategy, systems, and governance, alongside the chance to work closely with an experienced executive leadership  return, the organisation offers a competitive senior-level remuneration package , alongside the opportunity to make a tangible impact, shape the future of the finance function, and further develop your career at executive level within a complex and rewarding environment.

To enquire further about this great opportunity, please contact our specialist recruiter:
Lynsey Franklin - Talent Acquisition Specialist M: E: