Finance Director

Finance Director - Cheltenham (SME, Service Sector)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Service sector / SME

Are you a commercially astute and hands-on Finance Director ready to make a real impact within a turnaround SME? Hays are exclusively partnering with this 7m turnover business in the search for a dynamic and strategic finance leader to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our service-based business.

About the Role
As Finance Director, you'll be at the heart of our operations-leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to get things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting
• Provide strategic financial insight to the board and support business growth initiatives
• Oversee financial controls, compliance, and risk management
• Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors
• Drive system and process improvements to support scalability

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME, ideally in the service sector
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity and influencing at board level

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing business
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment in the heart of Cheltenham

What you need to do now

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