FD Designate

Elevation Recruitment Group are deligjhted to be working on a retained basis with a fast growing group of companies (Head Quatered in the Nottinghamshire area) as they seek to recruit an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director Designate to lead their finance function. This is a senior, hands-on role acting as the number one finance professional on site, working closely with the CFO and CEO to drive financial performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.

This role will be split between three locations; 3 days a week in Nottingham, 2 days a week north of Birmingham and 1-2 days a month at their Manchester site.

The company offers an excellent benefits package which includes: -

• Salary of up to £75K (Dependent on Experience)
• Discretionary company bonus of up to 10% per annum
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Mileage expenses to cover travel to other locations
• Accommodation expenses if staying over

• Lead and manage the on-site finance team of 5, providing clear direction, development, and support

• Take ownership of group financial control, including monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting

• Partner closely with the CFO and CEO, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions

• Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and governance across the group

• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and financial risk

• Coordinate year-end accounts, audits, and liaison with external advisors

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and processes

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the group

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role

• Strong people management experience with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable being the senior finance presence on site and being able to represent finance at board meetings

• Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working across multiple sites or group structures preferred

• Key leadership role with genuine influence across the business

• Direct access to and collaboration with the CFO and CEO

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the group finance function

• Dynamic, growing group environment with long-term career potential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business that can offer a rewarding career for an aspiring FD with expert mentorship from a hands on CFO.