Do you want to lead the financial strategy of a fast growing, privately owned business in Essex? If you’re a Finance Director or CFO with experience of leading growth, transformation and exit planning then look no further!

Rutherford Briant Executive have been retained exclusively to recruit a Finance Director for our sector leading client based in Essex. This exciting opportunity has come about to support a three-year plan to a transaction.

The role will lead the finance function and sit as part of a dynamic senior leadership team to drive growth and enhance financial performance, as well as leading strategic projects, closely aligned with the CEO and board. Responsibilities:As the Finance Director, you will…

• Support and deliver the financial strategy with the CEO and board
• Deliver first class financial reporting and future planning
• Deliver financial transformation to support significant growth
• Support, guide and inspire the finance function and other business areas
• Ensure robust financial governance

Requirements:As the Finance Director, you will need…

• To be an experienced Finance Director or CFO, ideally within a growing SME business
• Have exposure to exit planning, M&A, fund raising, etc
• To have a background in both technical and commercial accounting
• To be a driven and strategic thinker