Finance Director

Top End jobs; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the finance sector is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function in Wakefield. This role requires senior finance experience, strong management capabilities, and the ability to influence board-level decisions. Reporting directly to the board, you'll oversee financial operations, budgeting, and the development of a high-quality finance team. The position offers a salary of £80,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in management and financial reporting.
• Confident presenting at board level and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight.
• Practical, organised, and comfortable working in a varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate monthly accounts and consolidated reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.
• Provide clear analysis and commentary for operational and strategic decisions.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure effective core finance processes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet integrity.
• Support reviews of performance across projects and departments.
• Partner with senior leadership on business planning and risk management.
• Develop the finance team and promote efficient reporting.

Skills

Senior finance experience within an SME or multi-entity organisation

Management and financial reporting

Strong people leadership skills

Education

Professional qualification (useful but not essential)

Job description

Finance Director

Our client is a well-established organisation with several UK locations. Continued growth has created an opportunity for a senior finance leader to support the next phase of development. The business provides a stable operating environment, clear strategic direction and a collaborative leadership team. Reporting directly to the board, the Head of Finance will lead the finance function and take responsibility for delivering robust financial management, insight and governance. The role combines oversight of day‑to‑day operations with involvement in broader planning, offering both strategic influence and hands‑on engagement where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate monthly accounts and consolidated reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term financial planning
• Provide clear analysis and commentary to support operational and strategic decisions
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure effective core finance processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital and balance sheet integrity
• Support reviews of performance across projects, departments or business units
• Partner with senior leadership on business planning, investment and risk management
• Develop the finance team and promote a high‑quality, efficient reporting environment

Candidate Profile

• Senior finance experience within an SME or multi‑entity organisation
• Professional qualification useful but not essential
• Strong grounding in management and financial reporting
• Confident presenting at board level and influencing senior stakeholders
• Able to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight
• Practical, organised and comfortable working in a varied, evolving environment
• Strong people leadership skills with a collaborative approach

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000

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