Financial Director

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Overview:

Ardeta Search is excited to be partnering with a well-established Sheffield-based business, with a turnover of around £100m, and trading history around 50 years. We are seeking a Financial Director to lead the company through an exciting period of financial transformation, system improvement, and strategic development in collaboration with the owners and senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute, strategic financial leader with a passion for driving efficiency, improving financial systems, and shaping the future of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing financial operations, managing risk, and guiding the company towards further sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with UK regulations.
• Oversee audits, tax planning, and corporate governance.
• Strengthen financial controls and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors for compliance and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure operational stability.
• Implement strategies to maximise financial returns and value of the business.
• Assess investment opportunities to drive sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support profitability.
• Provide commercial insights to inform growth and investment decisions.
• Optimise capital structure and financing strategies.
• Lead financial system upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Oversee digital transformation projects to enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilise data analytics for informed financial decision-making.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Enhance financial literacy across the organisation to support strategic goals.
• Partner with senior leaders, owners, and external stakeholders to drive business success.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader who possesses:

• Proven experience as a Financial Director, Head of Finance, or similar senior finance role.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong technical background.
• A track record of leading financial transformation and system improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.
• Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to drive process improvements and efficiency.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package, depending on experience. Guide provided.
• Opportunity to lead financial transformation and shape the company’s future.
• A dynamic, growing business with a very strong balance sheet and ambitious growth plans.
• A central role in a leadership team working closely with owners & senior leadership team.

If you are a strategic, hands-on Financial Director seeking a new challenge in a thriving and forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services