Finance Director - £100K+

Hays Senior Finance has been retained on a Finance Director role for a multi-faceted, privately ownedpany primarily based in the Chester area. This diverse, agile and profitable group has multiple business streams coveringmercial property investment, retail and leisure. The business is ambitious and continuing to look at new business opportunities to broaden the portfolio.

The Group is united by amitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. As part of this planned growth they are seeking a dynamic andmercially astute Finance Director to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the group. The Finance Director will lead an established team of six and will still need to be hands on and into the detail. The Finance Director will lead on external audits and partnering with external funders and tax professionals etc.

The RoleReporting directly to the Board, the Finance Director will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across the group. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of operational oversight and high-level strategic input. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement robust financial strategies to support growth and profitability across multiple sectors.
• Leadership &ernance: Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuringpliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
• Performance Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes for multiple businesses, delivering accurate and timely insights to the Board.
• Risk &pliance: Manage risk effectively, ensuring strong internal controls and adherence to regulatory standards.

About YouWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level, ideally within a multi-sector or group structure.
• Strongmercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Board level.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Experience in property investment, retail, or leisure sectors would be advantageous.
• Practice trained candidate accounts preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing and diverse group.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with real autonomy and influence.
• Four days in the office, one day WFH.

We are expecting a high level of interest in this role and there will not be any movement until January. I will be collating relevant CVs and contacting the most suitable candidates in due course. If I have not contacted you by mid January then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are looking for a unique skill set and can only consider candidates with a right to work in the UK, we can not consider those looking for sponsorship or relocation.