Financial Director

We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to join a major, fully funded programme at a critical stage of growth and development.This is a strategic leadership role for a commercially focused finance professional — not a traditional accounting position — with the opportunity to shape financial direction, build capability, and partner with senior stakeholders on a landmark project.The RoleAs Finance Director, you will operate at the center of the organisation, driving financial performance, supporting strategic decisions, and building a best-in-class finance function.You will:Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insight and challengeLead financial planning, performance management, and reporting across the programmeDrive commercial decision-making through robust financial analysis and modellingEstablish and enhance financial processes, controls, and governance frameworksBuild and lead a high-performing finance team, developing capability as the organisation growsSupport a fast-paced, evolving environment, bringing structure where needed without slowing progressThe CandidateWe are looking for a commercially astute finance leader with strong technical foundations and the ability to operate in a dynamic, growth environment.You will bring:Proven experience as a Finance Director / Head of Finance / Senior Finance LeaderBackground in a Big Four firm (Audit or Advisory), with strong technical groundingClear progression into industry roles with commercial and strategic exposureStrong expertise in financial planning, analysis, and business partneringExperience building or transforming finance functions and teamsAbility to operate in a non-structured, high-growth / start-up environmentExcellent stakeholder management, with confidence engaging at executive levelWhy JoinPlay a key role in a high-profile, globally significant programmeOpportunity to move beyond accounting into true strategic finance leadershipBuild and shape a finance function from the ground up#J-18808-Ljbffr