Financial Director

Financial Director – Aardvarc Electrical Engineers LTD Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Salary Pay range: Provided by Aardvarc Electrical Engineers LTD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Aardvarc Electrical Engineers LTD. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function, taking full ownership of processes, performance, and controls. Deliver accurate annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and weekly cashflow forecasting. Produce timely and insightful monthly management accounts and reporting packs. Ensure strong financial governance, compliance with statutory requirements, and adherence to HMRC deadlines. Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and control account reviews. Provide commercial and financial analysis to support key business decisions. Monitor and analyse contract performance, including Work in Progress (WIP). Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives and financial controls across the business. Act as a strategic finance partner to the operational leadership team. Lead the successful implementation of SAP S4 Hana Public Cloud. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Strong commercial acumen and financial leadership. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and presentation abilities. Proactive, energetic, and self‑motivated. Confident decision‑maker with a hands‑on, collaborative approach. Proven ability to lead change and continuous improvement. Proven experience as a Financial Director or senior finance leader in a similar environment. Background in utilities, construction, engineering, or service‑based sectors preferred. Degree educated with a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Demonstrable experience delivering robust financial controls and insights. Experience implementing or working within SAP systems – SAP S4 Hana Cloud is highly advantageous. Track record of leading teams and building high‑performing finance functions. Evidence of driving efficiency and cost improvements in previous roles. Additional Information Annual Leave – 33 days inclusive of Bank Holidays. Travel to Liverpool twice per month. #J-18808-Ljbffr