Finance Director

Finance Director | £110,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Potential | Stafford (Primarily Office-Based with Flexibility)

Construction / Subcontracting | Senior Leadership Role in a High-Growth SME

Are you a commercially focused Finance Director with a background in construction or subcontracting? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in an ambitious, fast-growing business with a clear plan to scale?

We’re partnering with a design-led subcontractor based in Stafford. With a plan to double their turnover, they deliver high-spec commercial solutions for some of the UK’s most prestigious build projects. The business is well-established, values-led, and poised for the next phase of growth following significant investment and office refurbishment.

They’re now looking for a strategic yet hands-on Finance Director to join their senior leadership team and help steer that growth.

The Role Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead the finance function while also acting as a trusted strategic partner to the board. Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Overseeing cost-to-complete, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), and CIS processes
• Supporting commercial decision-making with accurate job costing and margin analysis
• Managing cashflow, risk, and compliance, while driving financial performance
• Developing systems, controls, and people as the business scales
• Partnering closely with operations and commercial teams to ensure alignment and delivery

What We’re Looking For You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with:

• Experience in construction, subcontracting, or project-based industries
• Strong understanding of CVRs, CIS, and dealing with main contractors
• Experience operating at or near board level in a growing business
• A track record of driving improvement and supporting strategic scale-up
• A hands-on approach, strong work ethic, and a sense of humour
• Someone who values teamwork, embraces change, and leads by example

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £110,000 to £120,000, depending on experience
• Bonus and long-term incentive potential
• Benefits package
• Primarily office-based in Stafford, with flexibility where needed
• The chance to shape the finance function in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, ownership, and drive

If you're looking to make a real impact in a business that’s going places — and want to be part of the journey that doubles the size of the business and beyond — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.