JMF Associates is seeking a highly experienced Finance Director/CFO to join our client, a successful global market innovator SME, as their permanent Group Finance Director. Based in North Kent, this executive role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in commerce and industry. Working closely with the Group Managing Director you will:

• Overseeing all financial aspects, including corporate finance, taxation, risk management, and international reporting.
• Your leadership will ensure the delivery of accurate management accounts, statutory reports, and effective financial controls.
• Motivate and develop a finance team of 10+ staff
• Use your commercial acumen to influence board-level decision-making.
• Engage with external parties, including Auditors and consultant to ensure business-critical decisions are made with relevant information.

It is envisaged that the Group Finance Director will have/be:

• Proven experience at Board level as a Finance Director within multi-national SME
• Qualified CA (ICAEW), ACCA, or equivalent, with a degree or higher education
• Demonstrable success in managing international financial operations and ERP systems
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication skills and strategic decision-making ability
• Experience with corporate finance, budgets, statutory accounts, and taxation across borders

This role offers a compelling package, with the opportunity to spearhead the organisations strategic and financial decision-making process.  You will have the opportunity to influence significant growth and strategic direction within a trusted industry leader.

If this sounds likea interesting opportunity for you then please apply or contact us for a confidential conversation.