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GRG Executive Search is partnering with a progressive and ambitious SME, based in Warwickshire, that has experienced exceptional growth over recent years, with exciting plans to continue this trajectory. As Finance Director, you will become a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the Board ensuring the finance function supports sustainable, long-term growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational excellence. The Role Reporting directly to the Board, you will lead a well-established finance team of nine and take full ownership of the company's financial strategy, performance and governance. You will provide commercial insight to support key business decisions while ensuring robust financial controls, compliance and reporting across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering the company's financial strategy in line with business objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board, providing commercial and strategic financial insight. Leading, developing and mentoring a finance team of nine. Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning. Producing accurate and timely management and statutory reporting. Driving financial performance through insightful analysis and KPI reporting. Ensuring effective financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance. Managing relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers and other stakeholders. Supporting business growth initiatives, investment decisions and continuous improvement across the organisation. Identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes and operational efficiency.About You To be successful in this role, you will be an accomplished finance professional with a proven track record of operating at senior leadership level within the construction sector. You will possess: A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Previous Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or equivalent senior finance leadership experience. Essential experience within the construction industry. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision-making. Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence operating at Board level. A hands-on approach, balanced with the ability to think strategically. A passion for driving business improvement and supporting ambitious growth. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Technical Services Manager Location: Warwickshire (primarily site-based with travel to client locations) Reporting To: Managing Director Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for developing technical delivery capability, managing engineering resources, ensuring high standards of project execution, and maintaining compliance across health & safety, quality management systems, training, and operational performance. The role will work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Technical & Operational Leadership Manage and develop the company's technical delivery function and site-based engineering teams. Ensure projects and contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the required quality standards. Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational processes and procedures.Health, Safety & Compliance Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the business. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, company procedures, and industry standards. Support and oversee ISO management systems, training compliance, and operational best practice. Maintain a focus on continuous improvement across quality, safety, and technical delivery functions.Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients. Support key account management activities and contribute to long-term client retention.Business Growth & Strategy Support business development activities for both existing and prospective clients. Contribute to strategic planning and operational growth initiatives. Assist in the development of new services and solutions to meet market demands. Work collaboratively with senior leadership to achieve business objectives and growth targets.People Management Lead, motivate, and develop engineering and operational teams. Identify training and development requirements across the department.Staff & Financial Responsibilities Staff Leadership and management of engineering and technical delivery personnel. Oversight of health & safety, technical training, and workforce development activities. Support operational teams in achieving project and business objectives.Financial Responsibility for operational financial performance across major projects. Contribute to cost control, budgeting, and project profitabilityKey Performance Indicators Technical delivery performance Project and programme delivery Cost management and profitabilityCandidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess: Proven experience in a Technical Services, Engineering Management, Operations Management or similar leadership role. Strong leadership and people management skills. Experience managing site-based engineering or technical teams. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and quality management systems. Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to play a key role within a growing specialist business. Career development and progression opportunities.This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and contribute significantly to the continued growth and success of the organisation

Standard Chartered is seeking a Director, Global Markets ETD Middle Office Lead to drive end‑to‑end trade lifecycle processes, risk controls, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, invites a senior Director, Creative Strategy, Brand Partnerships to join its London team.

Barclays is seeking a senior leader to lead and scale the UK Technology Banking team across London and key regional hubs, driving a cohesive national growth strategy and strong client outcomes. The role defines and executes a sector strategy to increase market share, income, and balance sheet growth

Grant Thornton UK LLP seeks an experienced Payments Assurance Director to lead our Payments Assurance and Advisory team within Banking and Financial Services.

Nscale is looking for a Director of Corporate Strategy to lead due diligence for strategic investments and infrastructure deployments in London. This role requires extensive experience in technical consulting and infrastructure strategy.

FMCG Exec is seeking a high-impact Commercial Director to shape growth across UK and international markets.

Salt Digital Recruitment is supporting a leading digital agency in London to hire a Media Strategy Director for an initial 3-month contract. The role focuses on shaping media strategy across retail/eCommerce and publishing brands, collaborating with Paid Search, Paid Social and Analytics teams to dr

We’re seeking a strategic People Business Partner with a client mindset, deep workforce strategy experience, and strong data fluency to advise our senior leaders and shape the People agenda to accelerate organizational growth, agility, and performance. Collaborate with People Operations, Talent St

Capgemini UK is seeking a Programme & Portfolio Director for Cloud Infrastructure Services to guide client transformations across the full lifecycle of programmes or a portfolio of projects.

CSC is seeking a Commercial Finance Director for Revenue Performance, Pricing & Commercial Execution in London or Wilmington. This hybrid role partners with the Revenue & Strategy Head to strengthen pricing discipline and improve contribution margin across Global Financial Solutions.

AECOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Associate Director to lead the technical delivery of data centre projects in the UK and across EMEA. The role focuses on driving technical excellence, mentoring teams, and shaping strategy while delivering high-performance, low-carbon outcomes for clients.

Aon is seeking a commercially minded leader to grow our Life Sciences Reward Consulting & Insights practice across the UK.Working with senior Reward, HR and business leaders, you'll help clients solve complex compensation challenges while identifying opportunities to expand relationships, win new bu

Product and GTM strategy are more closely aligned to customer realities, creative development workflows, competitive dynamics, and emerging market needs. Experience working with enterprise brands and senior stakeholders across Insights, Marketing, Brand, Media, Creative, Commercial, or Strategy team

Paysafe seeks a Marketing Technology Director to lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of its global MarTech ecosystem.

Harnham is seeking an experienced Director of Data to shape a newly established Data function and lead a centre of excellence. You will influence strategy, drive business-wide data adoption, and deliver measurable commercial impact across a regulated, growth-focused organisation.

Sahana Energy is seeking a Director Power Systems in London to own the architecture and drive modular, hybrid energy systems.

Harnham seeks an experienced Director of Data to shape a central Data Centre of Excellence within a growing organisation. You will set strategy, drive business-wide adoption of data, and deliver measurable commercial impact.

Vertiv is seeking a Director-level leader to transform EMEA Bid Management into a centralized, disciplined command center for multi-million-dollar infrastructure bids.

The Coca-Cola Company in London is seeking a Director, Finance for Great Britain to lead strategic financial planning, decision support, and value creation across GB markets. You will partner with country leadership, Bottler Finance and OU Finance to translate strategy into financial choices and to

Colt Technology Services is seeking a Reward Director to shape and deliver the global reward strategy, aligning pay, incentives and governance with business priorities.

Citi in London seeks an experienced data transformation leader to drive strategy and execution for the international data book of work, spanning programs, regulators and legal entities. This senior director role reports to the London-based International Data Lead and requires a hands-on approach to

Expedia Group is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for Expedia Lodging to own the multi-year lodging strategy across Hotels and Vacation Rentals. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives, drive end-to-end execution, manage the lodging P&L, and partner with Finance to translate strategy into p

Citi seeks a senior leader to define and drive the international data strategy and execution across regulated domains and entities. This director-level role partners with boards, regulators, and global data teams to deliver multi-year programs and robust data governance in a complex environment. You

As our Commerce & Retail Strategy Director, you will be strengthening brand and product discoverability across retail, commerce, marketplace, and retail media environments - where consumer decisions are made and where AI systems may source or validate product information. Candidates whose experience

You will define the finance strategy, create a high-performing function, oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit and risk while ensuring public funds stewardship and compliance with public-sector requirements during a period of growth and transition. Allen Lane is recruiting a Director of F

Neat’s Legal organization seeks a Director, Legal to scale the department and provide broad, strategic guidance across the business.

Expedia Group seeks a Director of Strategy to lead lodging growth for Hotels and Vacation Rentals.

Starcom is hiring a Global Retail Media Director to shape the future of retail media for leading snacking brands. You will define global strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive growth across markets by connecting media, commerce, data and technology for impactful consumer experiences.

AKQA, part of WPP, seeks an Executive Finance Director, EMEA, to shape financial strategy and operations across the region.

Morgan Stanley's Bank Loan Strategies Team in London seeks an Executive Director to apply rigorous credit analysis to a portfolio of floating‑rate leveraged loans, influence investment decisions, and manage risk/return outcomes.

IPS Group is seeking a senior Claims leader with deep expertise and networks in the UK Household claims market to drive meaningful improvements in how Household claims are handled across the UK.You will build relationships across the market, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and transla

United Kingdom seeks a Fraud Strategy Director to lead end-to-end fraud detection and risk management for Chase UK card/payment programs. You’ll drive collaboration across product, fraud operations, technology, and other business units, translating strategy into actionable, measurable outcomes in

Centrica plc is seeking a Director of Technology Strategy & Enterprise Architecture to shape the long-term technology direction of the group. You will define and govern the enterprise technology strategy, ensure investments align with strategic objectives, and drive architecture across applications,

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Director to lead a high-profile national agenda at the intersection of environmental protection and public health, shaping policy for England on water quality and related areas.

Publicis Groupe’s Performics UK SEO Director role leads end-to-end strategy and innovation for key accounts. Reporting to the Business Director, you will mentor Managers and Executives, shape operating models, and keep offerings ahead of algorithm shifts and generative AI trends.

A leading process instrumentation manufacturer in the UK seeks a Director of Engineering to head its R&D function. The role involves defining and executing the engineering strategy, overseeing engineering deliverables, and ensuring the engineering organisation meets business objectives. Key responsi

Bellwether seeks a high-impact Head of European Sales to accelerate revenue growth across equipment and recurring coffee services.You will own the regional pipeline, forecast accuracy, and enterprise accounts while building a scalable, channel-driven organization.You will partner with Marketing to d

EY is seeking a Director of AI & Data Strategy for Healthcare in the UKI, London-based. You will lead high-impact AI/Data initiatives across NHS and private health clients, shaping strategy and delivering transformational programmes with senior stakeholders.

The Industry Strategy & Execution Lead plays a pivotal role in driving growth, connectivity and strategy execution of the Industry. This position will play a key role in strategy design and execution within one of 6 Global Industries. Drive growth of strategic and premier accounts: Oversee all large

Liberty Global in London seeks a Director, Networks and AI to shape network strategy and AI adoption across its telecommunications businesses.

This is a pivotal role, where you’ll shape client strategy, inspire your team, and deliver a best-in‑class experience for some of the most exciting brands in property and placemaking.

A leading UK construction and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimating Director to lead and develop its estimating function.

Partner with the Director of Brand Experience, who owns the definition and codification of brand markers, rituals and signature moments, to ensure those expressions remain tightly linked to the wider brand strategy. As Global Director of Brand Strategy, we expect from you:. As Global Director of Bra

Harnham is seeking a Director of Data to shape the organisation's enterprise data and analytics agenda, ensuring data becomes a strategic asset and drives senior leadership decisions.

BlueSteps Connect seeks a Finance Director to lead core finance functions and guide financial strategy in the United Kingdom.

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Director of Treasury to own the treasury strategy, liquidity position and banking relationships across the Topco and the wider group, including its international footprint. You will lead group-wide cash forecasting, facilities and refinancing, and report to the Finance