Finance Director

Job Title: Finance DirectorLocation: NewportSalary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum

We've been exclusively engaged to recruit a Finance Director for an established family-owned business on the outskirts of Newport. A company who is dedicated to excellence and highly regarded within their field, they have a long heritage and have continued to go from strength to strength.

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for providing overall financial leadership, ensuring robust cash flow and balance sheet management, and delivering top-tier financial reporting solutions. Working closely with the executive team, you will support business strategy and operational initiatives, leveraging your commercial acumen to drive value across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the cash flow and balance sheet management, ensuring financial stability and sound risk management.
• Lead the preparation of high-standard financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee and develop the finance team to deliver on both operational support and strategic objectives.
• Drive budget setting, cost management, and forecasting to align with growth objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with banking and debt providers to support accessible financing.
• Manage corporate governance including audits, compliance, and tax management to meet all regulatory standards.
• Work with senior management on business strategy, contributing to the company’s long-term commercial and operational initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with a strong academic background and significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in senior finance leadership, with well-rounded exposure across finance functions.
• Energetic and goal orientated individual, who has a commercial mind-set and enjoys dealing with a variety of stakeholders.
• History of nurturing and creating capable, initiative-taking teams within the finance department.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, set priorities, and deliver measurable business value.
• Experienced in developing financial strategies and providing trusted, insightful counsel to executives and directors.

What's on offer:

• £100,000 - £120,000 per year Basic Salary
• Company Car / Allowance
• Full family private medical cover
• Discretionary bonus
• Life Assurance (up to £100,000)
• 27 days holiday + Bank holidays