Finance Director - Robert Half : Job Details

Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a prominent, listed business in the UK, searching for a Finance Director (FD) to lead and shape their financial strategy and operations. This company is a household name, and well recognised for its strong commitment to innovation. This position will report into an experienced CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and have responsibility for a multi-billion turnover business unit.

The organisation is seeking a finance leader who can help drive their continued success in an increasingly competitive market, it is also important to them that this person has ambitions to be a CFO of the future.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for leadership. You'll be joining an organisation that values forward-thinking, resilience, and the ability to adapt to change, offering you the chance to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

As the Finance Director, your responsibilities will span across the entire UK division, focusing on the following key areas:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement the financial strategy, aligning it with the company's broader goals. Your insights will be crucial in driving efficiency and maintaining strong financial health.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee the full P&L and balance sheet, ensuring precise financial reporting, compliance with all necessary controls, and alignment with regulatory standards. You will lead the delivery of financial results into the company's systems.
• Audit and Compliance Oversight: Set and execute the strategy for audits and internal controls, ensuring a strong and compliant control environment. Manage and optimise the company's accounting systems.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team across various locations, including international sites. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within your team.
• Investment Oversight: Provide financial stewardship for key investments and joint ventures, ensuring they are managed effectively and contribute to the company's long-term success.

What We're Looking For

Skills and Expertise:

• Influential Leadership: Proven ability to influence at the executive level and build strong relationships across the business. You should be comfortable guiding strategic decisions with key stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive plans that drive business success and operational efficiency.
• Commercial and Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance, with a focus on financial metrics and business outcomes.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional understanding of relevant accounting standards, and regulations, with the ability to take the lead throughout the organisation on these matters.
• Qualified Accountant: Fully qualified with significant PQE

Experience

• Significant experience leading finance teams within large, complex organisations
• Progressive career with track record of achievement and advancement
• Proven track record of creating and implementing effective financial controls and policies.
• Experience in managing and leading teams across multiple locations.
• Previously held a Finance Director or Group Financial Controller position in a FTSE business (highly desirable)

The Impact You'll Make

In this role, you will set the direction for financial control within a leading UK business, influencing accounting policies, control frameworks, and overall financial planning. Your leadership will directly impact the company's ability to meet its strategic goals and maintain its market position.

About the Company

Our client is a large, listed business with a significant presence in the UK market. They pride themselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, where innovation and collaboration are highly valued. The company is committed to creating a positive work environment that encourages growth and development for all employees.

Diversity and inclusion are core to their values, and they are looking for candidates who share their commitment to these principles and are eager to contribute to a thriving, forward-thinking workplace.

The organisation offer a flexible hybrid-approach to work. The seniority of this role will require an office presence, and flexibility to travel throughout the UK.

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