Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director.

This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.

The Opportunity

As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting.
• Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.

About You

We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.
• Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.

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