Job Description

About the Role...

As Finance Director, you'll play a key role in

shaping the future of our business.

Working closely with the CEO and senior team, you'll

lead our financial strategy,

making sure it

supports both our growth plans

and

our purpose

of delivering the right outcomes for our customers. You'll bring a balance of

strategic vision

and

hands-on leadership

. From making sure we meet accounting and regulatory requirements, to building a culture where people can do their best work, your influence will be felt across every part of the business. You will need to work with each operational function (including Information Technology as an intrinsic part of the operating model and associated processes) to

define

,

manage

,

implement

and

improve

the services required of them to support the business and provide appropriate customer outcomes in-line with regulatory expectations.

This role is about more than numbers. It's about using your expertise to help the business thrive, leading with openness, teamwork, and a winning attitude.

What you will be doing?..

Leading our financial strategy

so it's aligned with our overall business goals. Overseeing all financial operations, making sure we're

compliant

,

efficient

, and fit for the future. Building

strong partnerships

with colleagues across the business to support our growth and service delivery. Helping

shape a culture

where people feel supported, capable and motivated to achieve their potential. Ensuring financial reporting and insights are

clear

,

timely

and

useful

, supporting decisions at every level.

Acting as a role model for our values:

open and honest, customer-driven, team player, with a winning attitude. Working with the Board, shareholders, auditors and other stakeholders, managing relationships with professionalism and integrity. Driving

continuous improvement,

whether through new technology, smarter processes or simply finding better ways of working. Oversee the

execution and embedding of an appropriate first line compliance framework

and culture, supported by relevant and efficient structures / committees, processes, tools, risk sampling (aligned with the company's risk appetite), guidance and communication strategies (which includes an understanding and dissemination of evolving regulator expectations)

What are we looking for?...

We're looking for someone who is more than a finance specialist.


You'll be: A

stro

ng le

ad

er

who can inspire,

influence

and engage people at every level.

A commercially minded thinker who can

ba

l

anc

e

ris

k

, opportunity and customer outcomes.

Resilien

t

and

calm

under pressure, able to bring clarity in times of uncertainty. Someone with the confidence and credibility to represent the business at Board and shareholder level. An individual who

tru

ly

liv

e

s

our va

l

u

es

i

n

th

e

w

a

y y

ou work and lead others

Education & qualifications

Professionally qualified

(ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - though we'll also consider strong experience without it. Evidence of

continuous personal and professional development.

Ideally educated to

degree level

or equivalent.

Experience

A respected

leader

with a strong track record in finance and operations. Experience of working at a

senior

level, with the ability to

influence

and

support

Board and shareholders. A proven history of delivering financial strategy, staff development, service improvement and performance management. Comfortable managing

budgets

, with

expertise in areas like tax and VAT.

Well-established i

ndustry knowledge

and networks, bringing insight and credibility.

Skills & abilities

Strong leadership

, with the ability to motivate, influence and engage people at all levels. A clear

communicator

who can distil complex issues into simple priorities. Commercially minded, with the ability to

balance risk,

opportunity and customer outcomes.

Strategic thinker

who can also roll up their sleeves and deliver.

Resilient

, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

High emotional intelligence,

with strong self-awareness and the ability to connect with others.

For this role,

we're offering a competitive salary of 70,000 - 100,000, depending on your experience.

As you grow into the role, we'll review your package regularly to make sure it reflects your contribution and development.


On top of your salary, you'll also enjoy a great range of benefits, including:

Annual Company Bonus Scheme

- rewarding you for your contribution to our success.

Subsidised Quarterly Social Budget

- because spending time together matters.

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

- giving you flexibility around your time off.

High Street Discounts

- access to hundreds of savings on everyday brands.

Internal Development Programmes

- helping you keep learning and progressing.

Private Medical Insurance -

supporting your health and wellbeing. *

Enhanced Company Pension

- to help you plan for the future.