Finance Director
Job Description
Youand#39;ll shape the financial strategy of a andpound;20m business on a clear path to andpound;40m growth, doubling your impact and future leadership prospects. With international expansion already underway, youandrsquo;ll guide the next phase of growth across global markets while strengthening your expertise in multi-entity finance and strategic planning.
This is a chance to work closely with the MD, where your insights wonandrsquo;t just inform decisions - theyandrsquo;ll drive them. Youandrsquo;ll also get access to share options, a matched pension up to 7.5% and a healthy annual bonus that rewards your long-term contribution.
On top of that, youandrsquo;ll have the freedom to oversee and improve key business functions beyond finance - HR, IT and facilities - giving you broader operational exposure and more influence on how the business runs day-to-day.
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What youand#39;ll do
You will be investigating, summarising, reporting on, and making recommendations on how to improve what they are doing. You will be leading the finance team and providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders.
Youandrsquo;ll work side-by-side with the MD, coaching Pandamp;L managers and supporting decisions that shape the companyandrsquo;s future.
Take ownership of financial management across international entities, with opportunities to lead new market entries and support expansion.
Youandrsquo;ll also oversee shared services, making sure HR, IT and facilities enable, not hold back, performance. With recent acquisitions in play, youandrsquo;ll lead financial integration and help drive a smooth, high-impact growth journey.
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What youand#39;ll needandnbsp;
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior finance experience in an SME or complex division
- Confidence in international operations and multi-entity structures
- Pragmatic and hands-on approach, able to challenge the MD constructively and hold your position under pressure
- Ideally based within commuting distance of Northampton, with four days per week in the office
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About the company
Theyandrsquo;re a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments. Their technology supports critical decision-making across energy, mining, academia, and government - playing an increasingly important role in the global energy transition.andnbsp;