Finance Director (perm)
Location: Crewe
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead and transform our finance function. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong accountant with experience in large corporate environments, a proven track record of improving financial processes, and a passion for using technology to drive efficiency, insight, and control.
You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business.
The Role
As Finance Director, you will:
Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture
Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with UK accounting and regulatory standards
Drive improvements to financial processes, systems, and data quality
Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear, insightful commercial analysis
Lead or support ERP, finance system, and automation initiatives
Provide strategic input to support growth, efficiency, and value creation
About You
You will be:
A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Experienced in a large corporate or complex organisation
Technically strong, with excellent knowledge of financial reporting and controls
Proven in delivering process improvement and operational efficiencies
Comfortable leading change and influencing at senior level
Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Technology & Innovation
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
Have implemented or optimised finance systems (ERP, reporting, planning tools)
Use automation and digital tools to streamline processes
Understand how data and technology can enhance decision-making
Are curious about emerging finance technologies and best practice
Why Join ?
Opportunity to shape and modernise a finance function
Visible, influential leadership role within the organisation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
If you are a high-calibre finance leader who enjoys building better processes, leveraging technology, and adding strategic value, we would love to hear from you.