Finance Director

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Leicester
Finance Director - Multi-site role

We are partnering with a global organisation to appoint an experienced Finance Director to take ownership of both financial control and shared services across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with operational finance oversight, within a matrix environment. You will be mainly based at the offices in the Midlands, near to Birmingham however, the role will involve visiting other sites further south and in Europe.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for:

Leading a UK Finance Shared Services function


Acting as Finance Director / Business Partner to the core UK business


Driving financial reporting, compliance, and governance


Leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles


Managing and developing a high-performing finance team


Delivering process improvement and systems standardisation across the function


Working closely with Group to ensure alignment with international standards and objectives

You will play a key role in optimising working capital, improving margins, and strengthening financial controls across the organisation.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance leader with:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)


Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role


Strong background in shared services and financial management


Experience operating within a matrix or group structure


Track record of driving process improvement and change


Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills

Experience within a multi-entity or international environment would be highly advantageous.

This is a multi-site role, requiring travel to different sites however, you will have full autonomy on your working pattern.

For more information please apply or get in touch directly for a discreet conversation. Full benefits package on offer will be confirmed at cv submission stage
Posted 2026-05-06

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