7formation is looking to recruit a Head of Finance to join the team, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, with nationwide travel for meetings required. The Head of Finance role: Looking to Step Up? This Is Your Path to Finance Director. Are you a driven Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking to make the leap into a broader, more strategic role? This is your opportunity to step into a Head of Finance position with a clear roadmap to Finance Director status. We re offering a rare opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business in a pivotal role that will evolve as you grow. As Head of Finance, you ll work closely with the Managing Director, Shareholders, and senior leadership to shape the financial direction of the business - with a defined path to becoming a full Finance Director in the near term. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical and operational finance experience who s ready for the next level. The Role: As Head of Finance , you ll provide financial leadership across the group, taking ownership of everything from financial operations and reporting to risk management and commercial strategy. You ll be at the centre of financial decision-making, helping drive profitability and shape business growth. Main responsibilities of the Head of Finance include: Strategic Finance Leadership Work closely with the MD and Board to develop and implement financial strategy, investment plans, and long-term business goals. Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the group, ensuring data-driven decisions. Finance Operations & Controls Oversee all financial operations including management accounting, payroll, tax, and cashflow management. Consolidate reporting across the group to produce accurate, insightful group-level accounts. Governance & External Stakeholders Act as the key point of contact for auditors, banks, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies. Maintain and improve governance structures, risk management processes, and financial controls. Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a small but capable finance team, with responsibility for team growth as the company scales. Champion process improvements and systems development to reduce inefficiency and strengthen insight. Our Head of Finance will have the following skills and experience: ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Strong experience in senior finance roles (Finance Controller or Head of Finance level). Demonstrated experience in consolidated accounts and multi-entity group structures. In-depth knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporate tax, and compliance. Commercially minded, hands-on, and confident working closely with senior leadership. About us 7F Trading is a group of Trading companies that focuses its operations on the construction industry across the whole of the United Kingdom and Europe. The group has an aggregate turnover of circa £60m, which is primarily made up of 7formation which are a construction and interiors contractor turning over £55m. The rest of the group turnover is comprised of a Health and Safety Consultancy and a Joinery Manufacturing company alongside some passive property investments. The group turnover in 2015 was £1.8m so we have grown significantly in the least ten years. Our long term aim is to double the existing business turnover by 2030 whilst ensuring at all times the quality of our product doesn t suffer, our margins remain sustainable, our capital is invested risk aversely and our people remain motivated, fulfilled and working towards our mission of being the industry s chosen construction partner . If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of Finance, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. No agencies please, we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.
Jul 24, 2025
Full time
7formation is looking to recruit a Head of Finance to join the team, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, with nationwide travel for meetings required. The Head of Finance role: Looking to Step Up? This Is Your Path to Finance Director. Are you a driven Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking to make the leap into a broader, more strategic role? This is your opportunity to step into a Head of Finance position with a clear roadmap to Finance Director status. We re offering a rare opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business in a pivotal role that will evolve as you grow. As Head of Finance, you ll work closely with the Managing Director, Shareholders, and senior leadership to shape the financial direction of the business - with a defined path to becoming a full Finance Director in the near term. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical and operational finance experience who s ready for the next level. The Role: As Head of Finance , you ll provide financial leadership across the group, taking ownership of everything from financial operations and reporting to risk management and commercial strategy. You ll be at the centre of financial decision-making, helping drive profitability and shape business growth. Main responsibilities of the Head of Finance include: Strategic Finance Leadership Work closely with the MD and Board to develop and implement financial strategy, investment plans, and long-term business goals. Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the group, ensuring data-driven decisions. Finance Operations & Controls Oversee all financial operations including management accounting, payroll, tax, and cashflow management. Consolidate reporting across the group to produce accurate, insightful group-level accounts. Governance & External Stakeholders Act as the key point of contact for auditors, banks, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies. Maintain and improve governance structures, risk management processes, and financial controls. Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a small but capable finance team, with responsibility for team growth as the company scales. Champion process improvements and systems development to reduce inefficiency and strengthen insight. Our Head of Finance will have the following skills and experience: ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent). Strong experience in senior finance roles (Finance Controller or Head of Finance level). Demonstrated experience in consolidated accounts and multi-entity group structures. In-depth knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporate tax, and compliance. Commercially minded, hands-on, and confident working closely with senior leadership. About us 7F Trading is a group of Trading companies that focuses its operations on the construction industry across the whole of the United Kingdom and Europe. The group has an aggregate turnover of circa £60m, which is primarily made up of 7formation which are a construction and interiors contractor turning over £55m. The rest of the group turnover is comprised of a Health and Safety Consultancy and a Joinery Manufacturing company alongside some passive property investments. The group turnover in 2015 was £1.8m so we have grown significantly in the least ten years. Our long term aim is to double the existing business turnover by 2030 whilst ensuring at all times the quality of our product doesn t suffer, our margins remain sustainable, our capital is invested risk aversely and our people remain motivated, fulfilled and working towards our mission of being the industry s chosen construction partner . If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of Finance, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. No agencies please, we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.
7formation is looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director to join the team, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, with nationwide travel for meetings required. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director role: As the Group CFO/Finance Director, you will provide strategic financial leadership across all group entities, overseeing financial planning, reporting, controls, and governance. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Shareholders, senior leadership, and operational teams to support growth, manage risk, and improve profitability. The ideal candidate will be keen to be working alongside financial institutions, advisors and statutory authorities in order to maximise the finance function in adding value to the group companies. A similarly pro-active approach will be required to keep a strict hold of financial protection, managing credit limits and ensuring healthy cashflow is maintained and profitability improvements sought at every turn. Our selected candidate must have a passion for business and be able to operate in a fast paced and ambitious environment with an enthusiasm for continuous improvement. A roll your sleeves up spirit is essential. Main responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director include: Partner with the MD and Board on financial strategy, investment planning, and long-term business growth that matches our entrepreneurial approach. A how can we make this work approach will be vital to a successful candidate. Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and performance management across the Group. Ensuring that all data and information produced is relevant, understood and used in order to drive business improvements. Assess and advise on acquisitions, mergers, and capital investment decisions with a keen eye on return on investment and making things happen . Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll and tax. A successful candidate will lead the organisation in making sure compliance is met but also internal protocols are followed in order to control OPEX and CAPEX spending. Consolidate financial reporting across all group companies to provide unified group accounts that provide decision makers with accurate information that can be trusted to form the basis of an opinion. Ensure timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reporting in line with UK laws and company policies. Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including HMRC, Companies House, and audit regulations. Manage internal controls, risk frameworks, and policies across the Group. Act as primary liaison with external auditors, banks, legal and regulatory bodies Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across the group companies as well as helping spread the culture of good finance control and financial understanding across the entirety of the business. Standardise processes and systems to ensure consistency and efficiency with a particular drive on eliminating wasted data handling and information production. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance Our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director will have the following skills and experience: Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent). Experience: Circa 10 years in senior finance roles Sector Experience: Understanding of the Construction Industry is preferred but not essential Proven experience managing consolidated accounts and group structures. Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, tax law, and corporate governance. Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Experience using COINS preferred but not essential About us 7F Trading is a group of Trading companies that focuses its operations on the construction industry across the whole of the United Kingdom and Europe. The group has an aggregate turnover of circa £60m, which is primarily made up of 7formation which are a construction and interiors contractor turning over £55m. The rest of the group turnover is comprised of a Health and Safety Consultancy and a Joinery Manufacturing company alongside some passive property investments. The group turnover in 2015 was £1.8m so we have grown significantly in the least ten years. Our long term aim is to double the existing business turnover by 2030 whilst ensuring at all times the quality of our product doesn t suffer, our margins remain sustainable, our capital is invested risk aversely and our people remain motivated, fulfilled and working towards our mission of being the industry s chosen construction partner . Moving forward our organisation will also seek to widen its supply chain ownership with our management owned model that will allow us to provide opportunities for fledgling entrepreneurs in the construction industry and look to support them with the lessons we have learned during our growth. All of our companies have a can-do attitude and a motivation to build long term relationship with our customers, suppliers and staff. Primarily the 7F Trading Group is focused on being a great place to have your construction career. We are unapologetic in our desire for our teams to work hard but ensuring they reap the benefits of a great company culture where success is rewarded and sticking together is paramount. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. No agencies please, we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
7formation is looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director to join the team, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, with nationwide travel for meetings required. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director role: As the Group CFO/Finance Director, you will provide strategic financial leadership across all group entities, overseeing financial planning, reporting, controls, and governance. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Shareholders, senior leadership, and operational teams to support growth, manage risk, and improve profitability. The ideal candidate will be keen to be working alongside financial institutions, advisors and statutory authorities in order to maximise the finance function in adding value to the group companies. A similarly pro-active approach will be required to keep a strict hold of financial protection, managing credit limits and ensuring healthy cashflow is maintained and profitability improvements sought at every turn. Our selected candidate must have a passion for business and be able to operate in a fast paced and ambitious environment with an enthusiasm for continuous improvement. A roll your sleeves up spirit is essential. Main responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director include: Partner with the MD and Board on financial strategy, investment planning, and long-term business growth that matches our entrepreneurial approach. A how can we make this work approach will be vital to a successful candidate. Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and performance management across the Group. Ensuring that all data and information produced is relevant, understood and used in order to drive business improvements. Assess and advise on acquisitions, mergers, and capital investment decisions with a keen eye on return on investment and making things happen . Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll and tax. A successful candidate will lead the organisation in making sure compliance is met but also internal protocols are followed in order to control OPEX and CAPEX spending. Consolidate financial reporting across all group companies to provide unified group accounts that provide decision makers with accurate information that can be trusted to form the basis of an opinion. Ensure timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reporting in line with UK laws and company policies. Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including HMRC, Companies House, and audit regulations. Manage internal controls, risk frameworks, and policies across the Group. Act as primary liaison with external auditors, banks, legal and regulatory bodies Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across the group companies as well as helping spread the culture of good finance control and financial understanding across the entirety of the business. Standardise processes and systems to ensure consistency and efficiency with a particular drive on eliminating wasted data handling and information production. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance Our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director will have the following skills and experience: Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent). Experience: Circa 10 years in senior finance roles Sector Experience: Understanding of the Construction Industry is preferred but not essential Proven experience managing consolidated accounts and group structures. Strong understanding of UK financial regulations, tax law, and corporate governance. Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Experience using COINS preferred but not essential About us 7F Trading is a group of Trading companies that focuses its operations on the construction industry across the whole of the United Kingdom and Europe. The group has an aggregate turnover of circa £60m, which is primarily made up of 7formation which are a construction and interiors contractor turning over £55m. The rest of the group turnover is comprised of a Health and Safety Consultancy and a Joinery Manufacturing company alongside some passive property investments. The group turnover in 2015 was £1.8m so we have grown significantly in the least ten years. Our long term aim is to double the existing business turnover by 2030 whilst ensuring at all times the quality of our product doesn t suffer, our margins remain sustainable, our capital is invested risk aversely and our people remain motivated, fulfilled and working towards our mission of being the industry s chosen construction partner . Moving forward our organisation will also seek to widen its supply chain ownership with our management owned model that will allow us to provide opportunities for fledgling entrepreneurs in the construction industry and look to support them with the lessons we have learned during our growth. All of our companies have a can-do attitude and a motivation to build long term relationship with our customers, suppliers and staff. Primarily the 7F Trading Group is focused on being a great place to have your construction career. We are unapologetic in our desire for our teams to work hard but ensuring they reap the benefits of a great company culture where success is rewarded and sticking together is paramount. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. No agencies please, we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.
Are you dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing company that looks after its people? Have you got skills and experience in a Project Management role with a customer focused mind-set? If so, then we have got the role for you. 7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website. We now need to add to our fantastic team of Project Managers . The Project Manager role: As our Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the control and delivery of construction projects to meet client specifications (safety, quality, cost, time, etc.) such that all budget, risk, specification, project timescales, customer and business objectives are met in full. There will be multiple client meetings on site, so excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to drive the site teams to ensure we are delivering high quality projects. Main responsibilities of the Project Manager include: Direct and manage project development from inception to completion. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Be ultimately responsible for Health & Safety during the construction phase of projects managed. Effectively communicate and manage project commercial expectations to team members and stakeholders. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Identify and manage project programme dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project programme timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations as required by client. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. To travel nationwide depending on location of projects. Our ideal Project Manager will have the below skills and experience: Experience with fit out or full construction Valid SMSTS Certificate Construction-related academic qualification; BSc, or HNC or time-served tradesperson with proven track record in Site Management Along with a competitive salary we can offer you: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation. Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment. 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service. Death in Service Benefit. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Employee Assistance Program. Auto enrol pension. Refer a friend bonus. Social events including summer event and Christmas party. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Project Manager, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity.
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Are you dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing company that looks after its people? Have you got skills and experience in a Project Management role with a customer focused mind-set? If so, then we have got the role for you. 7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website. We now need to add to our fantastic team of Project Managers . The Project Manager role: As our Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the control and delivery of construction projects to meet client specifications (safety, quality, cost, time, etc.) such that all budget, risk, specification, project timescales, customer and business objectives are met in full. There will be multiple client meetings on site, so excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to drive the site teams to ensure we are delivering high quality projects. Main responsibilities of the Project Manager include: Direct and manage project development from inception to completion. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Be ultimately responsible for Health & Safety during the construction phase of projects managed. Effectively communicate and manage project commercial expectations to team members and stakeholders. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Identify and manage project programme dependencies and critical path. Plan and schedule project programme timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations as required by client. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. To travel nationwide depending on location of projects. Our ideal Project Manager will have the below skills and experience: Experience with fit out or full construction Valid SMSTS Certificate Construction-related academic qualification; BSc, or HNC or time-served tradesperson with proven track record in Site Management Along with a competitive salary we can offer you: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation. Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment. 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service. Death in Service Benefit. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Employee Assistance Program. Auto enrol pension. Refer a friend bonus. Social events including summer event and Christmas party. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Project Manager, then please click Apply today! We'd love to hear from you! We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity.
