Finance Director

Finance Director | £90,000 - £110,000 | Carlisle (Office Based) | Rapidly Growing SME Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing SME in Carlisle as they look to appoint a Finance Director to join the business at an exciting stage of its growth.This is a genuine opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up, working closely with an entrepreneurial MD who is looking for a commercially minded Finance Director to help take the business through its next phase of development.The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, bringing structure, challenge and insight to an organisation that has grown quickly and now needs to professionalise its finance infrastructure.This role will suit an ambitious first-time Finance Director looking for the opportunity to make their mark, or an established FD looking for a second move into a business where they can have genuine influence and impact.The Role:Reporting directly to the MD, you will take ownership of the finance function and work as a key member of the senior leadership team.The immediate priority will be to build a finance team and infrastructure capable of supporting the continued growth of the business. However, this is much more than a traditional finance role.You will be expected to operate as a genuine commercial partner to the MD, providing insight, challenge and financial leadership as the business continues to scale.Key areas will include:\n

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• Building and developing the finance function from the ground up
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• Recruiting and developing a high-performing finance team
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• Introducing appropriate financial controls, processes and reporting infrastructure
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• Improving the quality and visibility of management information
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• Working closely with the MD on budgeting, forecasting and business planning
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• Providing commercial insight to support key business decisions
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• Driving improved financial performance and accountability across the organisation
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• Supporting the continued scaling and professionalisation of the business
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• Working with senior operational stakeholders to understand and improve business performance
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• Providing strategic financial input into the future direction of the organisation
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Importantly, you will not be left to figure this out alone. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by an experienced external Finance Advisor, providing additional guidance as they establish the finance function and develop into the role.For more information please contact Dan Calland or George Oyston at Axon Moore.