Assistant Director of Finance

Excellent Salary & Benefits Package | Hybrid Working | South West

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a meaningful, successful organisation seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced Assistant Director of Finance.

This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, purpose-led organisation in a senior leadership role with genuine influence across strategy, operations and organisational performance. Reporting directly to the CFO and sitting within the Operational Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping financial direction, leading a sizeable finance function and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

With a strong balance sheet and ambitious plans for the future, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact while developing and supporting high-performing teams.

The Opportunity

This position has been created to provide additional senior leadership capacity within finance, allowing the CFO to remain focused on strategic priorities while ensuring strong operational leadership across the function.

You'll be responsible for leading financial planning, management reporting, business partnering and financial governance, whilst working closely with operational leaders to improve decision-making, strengthen controls and enhance overall performance. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach.

About You

We're seeking an experienced finance leader who combines technical credibility with strong people leadership.

You'll ideally bring:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience operating within a regulated environment such as pensions, financial services, utilities or similar sectors.
• A track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.

Why Join?

• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working environment- 1 day onsite, 4 days remote/week
• Strong pension and healthcare benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Significant exposure to executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of a financially stable organisation.
• Long-term career opportunity within a values-led environment.

Culture & Environment

This is an organisation with a genuinely positive culture, where teams are empowered, collaborative and committed to delivering excellent outcomes. Finance is viewed as a key strategic partner to the wider business, and you'll join a leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement and long-term thinking.

For a finance leader who enjoys developing teams, influencing strategy and driving meaningful change, this represents an exceptional career opportunity.

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