Finance Director

FD Recruit is partnering with an entrepreneurial, privately owned construction sector group to appoint a Finance Director. Established for almost two decades, the group has built an excellent reputation for a premium service and continues to grow, with a clear plan to fund further growth and acquisitions.

This role would suit a CFO or Director of Finance with the experience and capability to lead finance across a group of companies operating independently, acting as a trusted advisor to the owners. The role will start hands-on, focused on the largest business in the group. There is also a need for the FD to be a strategic partner, supporting the owners on growth, new businesses and debt-funded acquisitions, and acting as FD for any businesses added to the group.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process for every business in the group, working with stakeholders to build budgets they own and are accountable for delivering
• Use approved budgets as the basis for all management accounts, including monthly budget vs actual reporting, variance analysis and forecasting
• Hold regular performance reviews with each business's stakeholders, identifying variances, challenging constructively and agreeing corrective actions
• Produce detailed reporting for each business and present to the owners, highlighting performance against budget
• Provide full financial leadership of the ...