Job type
PermanentLocation
CheltenhamWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
ConstructionPay
£90,000 - 100,000
Finance Director - Cheltenham - Service sector - Hays exclusive retained role
Finance Director – Cheltenham (SME, Service Sector)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Service sector / SME
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Service sector / SME
Are you a commercially astute and hands-on Finance Director ready to make a real impact within a turnaround SME? Hays are exclusively partnering with this 7m turnover business in the search for a dynamic and strategic finance leader to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our service-based business.
About the Role
As Finance Director, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting
- Provide strategic financial insight to the board and support business growth initiatives
- Oversee financial controls, compliance, and risk management
- Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors
- Drive system and process improvements to support scalability
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME, ideally in the service sector
- Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity and influencing at board level
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing business
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment in the heart of Cheltenham
What you need to do now
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