Finance Director - Sewell Wallis : Job Details

Sewell Wallis are working with a dynamic and growing organisation in Chesterfield looking to recruit a qualified Finance Director. With a strong commercial presence, they are focused on long-term success and are seeking an ambitious Finance Director to drive their next phase of growth.

This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller looking for their first step into a number one role, or an established Finance Director eager to make a lasting impact on a business with ambitious plans.

What will you be doing?

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will oversee all financial aspects of business operations. This hands-on role involves leading a finance team while providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth.

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and strengthen financial controls.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support acquisition processes, corporate finance activities, and working capital management.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to drive profitability.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors.

What skills are we looking for?

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience in a Finance Director role, or an experienced Financial Controller ready to step up
• Strong commercial understanding, ideally within manufacturing or a fast-paced industry
• Experience in acquisitions, due diligence, and private equity transactions
• A proactive, strategic mindset with excellent leadership skills

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme (up to 13% company-wide bonus)
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Annual pay increase & reward schemes
• On site gym & fitness classes
• Discounted healthy meals & fresh fruit
• Free on site parking
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, send us your CV or contact us on becky for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.