Finance Director - CFO Designate

About Our Client

A fast‑growing, customer-focused consumer finance business that plays a critical role in helping everyday people manage essential costs with confidence and flexibility. Specialising in consumer finance solutions, the company partners with businesses to enable customers to spread payments in a simple, transparent, and responsible way.

Job Description

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business growth.
• Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Prepare and present financial reports to key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business operations and decision-making processes.
• Working with Group on funding strategies, developing banking relationships and a very high volume of transactions while ensuring adequate capital and liquidity

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director - CFO Designate should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Extensive leadership experience in accounting and finance within a consumer finance or unsecured lending business.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies to drive business success.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Experience in managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

• Competitive salary ranging from £150,000 to £180,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• Opportunity to work in a mid-sized organisation with a strong reputation in the consumer finance business.
• Chance to lead and shape the financial strategy of the company.
• Flexible working with 3 days in the office in the Midlands and the rest from home.

If you are an accomplished finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Finance Director - CFO Designate role today!