Finance Director (perm) Location: Crewe Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead and transform our finance function. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong accountant with experience in large corporate environments, a proven track record of improving financial processes, and a passion for using technology to drive efficiency, insight, and control. You will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. The Role As Finance Director, you will: Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with UK accounting and regulatory standards Drive improvements to financial processes, systems, and data quality Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear, insightful commercial analysis Lead or support ERP, finance system, and automation initiatives Provide strategic input to support growth, efficiency, and value creation About You You will be: A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experienced in a large corporate or complex organisation Technically strong, with excellent knowledge of financial reporting and controls Proven in delivering process improvement and operational efficiencies Comfortable