Astute''s Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.We are looking for a Finance director to drive profitable growth and support major projects across the South East of England.If you are an experienced Finance Professional with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.Responsibilities and duties of the Finance Director role: Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:Lead all finance functions: budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, cash flow, audit, and financial compliance.Provide board-level strategic advice to enable sustainable, profitable growth across Mechanical and Electrical operations, projects, workshops, and 24/7 breakdown services.Partner with operations, projects, commercial and engineering teams to ensure financial rigour across project bids, contracts, cost control and performance management.Ensure robust risk management, systems, and internal controls; optimize processes for improved efficiency and transparency.Lead, mentor and develop the finance team; foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company''s values of reliability, professionalism, and doing things the right way. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong experience in engineering, utilit