Financial Director

Forge Talent is representing an exceptional, international SME as it enters its next phase of growth.A No.1 finance role, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director as a true strategic partner, taking the organisation from C to D: driving international expansion, leading high-impact commercial projects, and shaping a future-ready finance function.This is hands-on thinking, not bookkeeping. You’ll see processes from the ground up and make them better. We’re looking for a confident, future-focused leader with the gravitas to influence at every level and the commercial edge to help propel the business forward.The Role:Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and high-performing teamsAct as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership, supporting growth, profitability and ROIProvide commercial insight through deep analysis of financial data, systems and performance trendsInfluence and challenge stakeholders across the business to improve commercial outcomesOwn budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting, delivering clear and actionable insightManage cash flow, foreign exchange exposure and capital investment approvalLead audit preparation and manage relationships with external advisers and professional partnersNegotiate customer trading terms and support account performance through financial analysisEnsure full compliance with statutory and governance requirements, maintaining strong internal controlsAbout YouYou will be:Experienced in high-growth environments and SMEsComfortable being hands-on while thinking strategically and commerciallyConfident with the gravitas to manage and influence stakeholders at all levelsForward-thinking, meticulous and diligentExperienced at a similar level, with oversight across all areas of finance #J-18808-Ljbffr