Overview: 

Ardeta Search is excited to be partnering with a well-established Sheffield-based business, with a turnover of around £100m, and trading history around 50 years.   We are seeking a Financial Director to lead the company through an exciting period of financial transformation, system improvement, and strategic development in collaboration with the owners and senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute, strategic financial leader with a passion for driving efficiency, improving financial systems, and shaping the future of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing financial operations, managing risk, and guiding the company towards further sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting 
•    Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with UK regulations.
•    Oversee audits, tax planning, and corporate governance.
•    Strengthen financial controls and risk management frameworks.
•    Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors for compliance and efficiency.

Investment Management
•    Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure operational stability.
•    Implement strategies to maximise financial returns and value of the business 
•    Assess investment opportunities to drive sustainable growth.

Strategic Financial Leadership
•    Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.
•    Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support profitability.
•    Provide commercial insights to inform growth and investment decisions.
•    Optimise capital structure and financing strategies.

Technology & Process Optimisation
•    Lead financial system upgrades and automation initiatives.
•    Oversee digital transformation projects to enhance operational efficiency.
•    Utilise data analytics for informed financial decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership
•    Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
•    Enhance financial literacy across the organisation to support strategic goals.
•    Partner with senior leaders, owners, and external stakeholders to drive business success.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader who possesses:

•    Proven experience as a Financial Director, Head of Finance, or similar senior finance role.
•    Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong technical background.
•    A track record of leading financial transformation and system improvements.
•    Strong commercial acumen, with experience providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.
•    Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to drive process improvements and efficiency.

What’s on Offer:

•    Competitive salary package, depending on experience. Guide provided.
•    Opportunity to lead financial transformation and shape the company’s future.
•    A dynamic, growing business with a very strong balance sheet and ambitious growth plans.
•    A central role in a leadership team working closely with owners & senior leadership team

If you are a strategic, hands-on Financial Director looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on an organisation, we’d love to hear from you.