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Posted 05 August, 2026

Financial Director

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd
Chesterfield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Finance Director\n

Location: Derbyshire

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Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a growing, multi-disciplinary business operating within the infrastructure and engineering sector. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving financial performance, supporting business growth, and providing commercial insight to the senior leadership team.

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The successful candidate will lead the finance function, oversee financial strategy, and play a key role in shaping the long-term success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Develop and implement the company's financial strategy to support business growth.
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  • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
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  • Prepare and present accurate financial reports to the senior leadership team.
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  • Monitor financial performance and provide commercial analysis to support decision-making.
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  • Manage cash flow, financial controls and risk management processes.
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  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and internal governance.
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  • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
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  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities and improve business performance.
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  • Support strategic projects, acquisitions and continuous business improvement initiatives.
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  • Drive operational efficiencies through effective financial management and reporting.
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About You\n
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  • Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
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  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
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  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior financial leadership roles.
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  • Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
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  • Commercially astute with excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
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  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, transport or other project-led industries would be highly advantageous.
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What's on Offer\n
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  • £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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  • Company pension.
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  • Private medical insurance.
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  • Private dental insurance.
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  • Health & wellbeing programme.
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  • Sick pay.
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  • Free on-site parking.
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  • Opportunity to join a growing business in a key leadership position with genuine influence over its future direction.
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If you're an experienced Finance Director looking for your next strategic leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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