Financial Director

About the opportunity

Are you looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just report on it? This is a Board-level position within a well-established and growing UK financial services business, now entering its next phase of development.

About the business

The organisation has a strong track record and a clear strategic direction.Over the past decade, it has evolved from a traditional broker-led model into a more scalable, lending-focused business strengthening control over its portfolio, enhancing long-term value and creating a platform for sustainable growth.

With continued investment in funding, product development, and operational infrastructure, the business is well positioned for the future. With an experienced leadership team is in place, the next step is appointing a Finance Director who can support, challenge and help shape what comes next. This includes not only defining the financial direction but ensuring its effective delivery and execution across the business.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Director and operating at Board level, you will take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping both financial performance and strategic direction. You will play a central role in translating strategy into actionable plans, ensuring that financial priorities are embedded, tracked, and delivered across the organisation.

Key responsibilities as Finance Director include:

• Developing and delivering the financial strategy aligned to business objectives;
• Translating strategic objectives into clear financial plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes;
• Full responsibility for finance reporting and control;
• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling;
• Overseeing management information and providing clear, insightful reporting to the Board;
• Supporting funding strategy and managing relationships with external stakeholders;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements;
• Leading, developing, and structuring the finance function;
• Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making;
• Develop and manage the financial infrastructure of the business.

You will also contribute at Senior Management Team and Board level, supporting governance, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.

About you

• A qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ACMA with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment.
• Strong technical background in UK, IFRS and UK Tax;
• Commercially aware and a strategic thinker;
• A proven ability to implement and deliver strategy, not just develop it;
• Confidence operating at Board level, with the ability to influence and challenge;
• A track record of building and developing high-performing teams;
• A balance of technical strength and pragmatic, business-focused thinking;
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment;
• Experience across funding structures, financial modelling, and regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.
• Confidence when communicating with both internal and externally stakeholders.

What’s on offer

A genuine Board-level role with influence across strategy, growth and performance;

Full ownership of the finance function within a growing and evolving business;

Close partnership with an experienced and engaged leadership team;

A varied and high-impact role offering both challenge and opportunity;

The opportunity to shape the finance function and support long-term growth.

Package & benefits

A competitive executive package will be offered, aligned to the seniority and impact of the role, including:

• Six-figure base salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 30+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are looking for a Finance Director role where you can contribute at Board level, influence strategic direction and make a meaningful impact within a growing financial services business, this opportunity is worth exploring. Particularly if you are motivated by turning strategy into tangible results and driving performance across a business.

If your experience and ambitions align with the role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV at your earliest convenience, as we are meeting with suitable candidates on an ongoing basis.