Experienced Finance Director sought to drive growth, lead M&A and optimise performance in a large UK division with c£35m EBIT and ambitious plans

A high-impact role for an experienced Finance Director to shape and drive growth in a large, acquisitive division of a UK market leader. With divisional EBIT c£35m, the business is targeting significant growth through improved efficiency, organic growth and strategic M&A.

Working closely with the Divisional MD and Group CFO, the role will lead all aspects of commercial finance, partnering with senior leadership to deliver strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, budgeting and 3-year planning
• Leadership of finance across three sub-divisions
• Drive commercial performance and financial insight via strong business partnering
• Optimise working capital
• Lead financial aspects of M&A, investment appraisal and integration

The Candidate

• Commercially focused qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused
• Experience in a stock-holding product business
• M&A exposure advantageous

This is an opportunity for an inspiring commercially driven leader to play a vital role in the delivery of strategy and performance in a business of substantial scale.