Finance Director
Cardiff
Permanent
Our award-winning client provides high quality, client focussed solutions across various industries. With a reputation for excellence and innovation and they are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic, and hands-on finance leader to join their senior management team.
This is a critical role in driving the financial strategy and performance of all business areas. You will work closely with senior leadership across the business, providing insightful financial analysis, ensuring the integrity of all financial processes, and delivering value through strategic business partnering.
Experience and skills required: -
* A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in a senior commercial finance leadership role.
* Strong commercial acumen, with experience in business partnering, financial analysis, and strategic decision support.
* Proven experience overseeing all aspects of accounting functions, ensuring smooth financial operations.
* Knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and corporate governance.
* Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with commercial divisions, providing financial analysis and insights to drive revenue, improve profitability, and support decision-making.
Oversee group financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to ensure financial transparency and efficiency.
Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Accounts, Payroll, Credit Control and Business Partnering teams, ensuring effective processes, compliance, and financial controls and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development across the functions.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and internal policies, maintaining strong corporate governance across the Group.
Manage cash flow, working capital, and investment strategies to support growth and financial stability.
Drive efficiencies and automation within financial systems to improve accuracy and streamline operations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external organisations, suppliers, and partners to support business operations and drive commercial success