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Finance Director

Lancashire

full time

on-site

Finance Director
Chorley | Executive Leadership Role | High-Growth Business

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a dynamic and rapidly growing construction business based in Chorley.

This is a pivotal, board-level role offering the chance to shape the financial strategy of a business with ambitious growth plans. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing commercial insight, driving performance, and ensuring the business is well-positioned for continued expansion.

The Role

As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while acting as a strategic partner to the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the financial strategy and long-term planning of the business
• Delivering robust financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Providing commercial insight to support decision-making and growth
• Overseeing cash flow management, working capital, and funding requirements
• Driving profitability and cost control across projects and operations
• Developing and improving financial systems, processes, and controls
• Leading and developing the finance team
• Acting as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and advisors
• Supporting potential investment, funding, or exit strategies

About You

We’re looking for a commercially focused, hands-on Finance Director who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (FD or Head of Finance level)
• Background in construction, engineering, or project-based environments is highly desirable
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level
• Experience managing cash flow, project profitability, and growth strategy
• A hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

What’s On Offer

• Competitive executive salary + performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business
• Significant exposure to strategic decision-making and business growth
• Supportive, ambitious, and entrepreneurial leadership team
• Long-term career opportunity with potential for equity participation (where applicable)
• Onsite parking and a collaborative working environment

Why Join?

This is a standout opportunity for a Finance Director who wants more than just a traditional role. You’ll have real influence, autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a business that is going places.

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.