Finance Director NEW

Liverpool, Merseyside
NC Associates

Finance Director / Liverpool / £40,000 – £48,000 (Pro Rata) / Part-Time / Flexible Working / Senior Strategic Position / Global Organisation

NC Associates are working in partnership with a growing, family-run business based in Liverpool who are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Director to support the next stage of their growth and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Finance Director or CFO to join an ambitious organisation in a highly influential position, taking ownership of financial strategy and working closely with the Managing Director, Operations Director and wider leadership team.

The business is continuing to invest in its infrastructure, systems and people, making this an exciting time to join and play a key role in shaping its future direction.

Finance Director Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 – £48,000 (pro rata, dependent on experience).
• Flexible part-time working, 2-3 days per week.
• Minimum of 2 days per week in the Liverpool office.
• Company pension.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• On-site parking.
• Direct access to the Managing Director and board.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and future growth.

The Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Operations Director, you will take responsibility for leading the finance function at a strategic level, providing commercial insight and financial guidance to support business performance and long-term growth.

You will play a key role at board level, overseeing financial planning, investment decisions, funding opportunities and potential acquisitions, whilst mentoring and developing the existing Finance Manager and wider finance team.

Finance Director Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy in line with its growth objectives.
• Attend and present at board meetings, delivering financial reports, board packs and commercial insight.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Mentor, coach and develop the Finance Manager and wider finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial performance reporting.
• Lead investment appraisals and business cases, including depot expansion, fleet investment and new ventures.
• Manage banking relationships and explore fundraising opportunities, including debt, asset finance and equity.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions, including due diligence, valuations and deal structuring.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and reporting processes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers, banks and investors.

Finance Director Experience Required

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
• Significant senior finance experience at Finance Director or CFO level.
• Proven experience advising boards and working within owner-managed or family-run businesses.
• Previous experience of fundraising, including debt and/or equity finance.
• Experience supporting or leading at least one merger or acquisition transaction.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate financial information into strategic business decisions.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing finance teams.
• Background within industrial, distribution, manufacturing or logistics environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Able to commute to the Liverpool office at least twice per week.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Director looking for a flexible, part-time senior leadership position within an ambitious and growing family-run business.

You will have genuine influence over the company’s financial direction, direct exposure to the board and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to its continued growth.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Maddie Banks at NC Associates.

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